The Assistant General Manager (Transmission) Osogbo Sub-Region, Engr. Kolade Adelakun has disclosed that the Sub-Region has reached advanced stages in the execution of some power and non-power projects in the Region. He made this disclosure in a recent interview at Osogbo Sub-Region 330/132kV switchyard.

He stated that TCN Management considered it strategically necessary to embark on some power projects in the sub-region in order to boost wheeling capacity. He emphasized the need to continue to ensure increase in capacity, noting that on completion of the projects, there would be improved bulk power supply for Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to offtake for its customers in Osun state and neighbouring states.

Speaking specifically on an ongoing transformer installation, he revealed that the installation of a 300MVA 330/132kV transformer commenced recently, adding that TCN engineers were already preparing the plinth on which the Transformer would be erected. 

He further stated that the processes for the installation of a 100MVA transformer project had also commenced in the substation, adding that the transformer plinth for the 100MVA transformer was ready and awaiting the delivery of the transformer for installation. A third transformer, a 60MVA 132/33kV capacity transformer, he noted, was already on the plinth and that installation works was already ongoing and would soon be completed for commissioning.

Speaking on other ongoing projects in the sub-region, Engr. Adelakun, stated that the construction of a four-story office complex was already at completion stage. He explained that the building would provide more conducive work environment for the regional staff.

He appreciated the Management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) led by the MD/CEO, Engr. Dr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, for the consistent support towards the Region, noting that without it, none of the projects would have been a reality.