By Hosea Parah, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully commissioned a new 110MVA power transformer at the Isolo 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Lagos on Friday, 17th January 2025. The event was attended by key figures, including the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the Honourable Commissioner for Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, and executives from major electricity distribution companies, including EKO Disco and Ikeja Electric.
This milestone marks an important step in TCN’s mission to enhance Nigeria’s electricity transmission capacity. Engr. (Dr.) Sule A. Abdulaziz, MD/CEO of TCN, expressed his pride in the completion of the project, emphasizing its role in strengthening the national grid. The 110MVA transformer, energized under a Service Level Agreement (SLA), is the first such project to be completed and energized by TCN. It will increase the Isolo substation’s capacity by 88MW, bringing the total capacity to 184MW. This upgrade will significantly improve electricity supply to key areas, including Ajao Estate, Airport Road, and Isolo Local Council, benefiting both residential and commercial consumers.
Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the Honourable Minister of Power, praised the collaboration between TCN and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which provided funding for the project. He emphasized that the completion of this transformer aligns with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on driving economic growth through improved energy infrastructure. The Minister acknowledged ongoing challenges in the power sector, including aging infrastructure, grid disturbances, and vandalism, and reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing these issues.
“Energy is critical to economic growth and job creation,” Chief Adelabu remarked. “This project contributes to a stronger energy foundation, particularly in vital economic zones like Lagos, and will help propel our nation’s development.”
The Isolo transformer project is part of a wider initiative by TCN to expand Nigeria’s transmission grid. In 2024, TCN installed and energized over 42 power transformers nationwide, helping to improve the stability and reliability of the national grid.
Both the Minister and Engr. Abdulaziz emphasized the importance of continued collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of such projects. They also highlighted the urgent need to tackle vandalism, which continues to pose a significant threat to the country’s energy infrastructure.
The commissioning of the 110MVA power transformer at Isolo is expected to enhance power reliability in Lagos, a major economic hub, and set a precedent for future infrastructure initiatives aimed at addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges. The successful completion of this project reinforces the importance of developing a resilient and sustainable energy sector to support the nation’s growth.
The event concluded with a collective commitment from all involved parties to continue working together towards improving the nation’s power supply and ensuring a brighter energy future for all Nigerians.