The Lagos State Government has been assured of TCN’s continued commitment to meet the power demand of the State and country at large.

This assurance was given by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Dr. Sule Abdulaziz, when he hosted the State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Olalere Odusote and his entourage at TCN Corporate Headquarters on 2nd February, 2023.

The MD/CEO who was represented by the Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider, Engr. Victor Adewunmi said that TCN was executing several reinforcement projects which entailed building of new substations in the State.  

The projects, estimated to cost about $56,000 000, will be situated in Alagbon, Ijora, Ikota, Lekki, Maryland, Alausa, Amuwo Odofin, Itire, and Akoka, areas of the State.

The TCN helmsman however, lamented that despite assurances from the State Ministry of Environment and the Survey Department, complaints on the use of coastal routes for the transmission lines project persists.

According to him, it was agreed at a meeting with Lagos State Government officials in 2022, that a substation should be located at the Export Promotion Zone (EPZ) and that based on expert recommendation, the lines should radiate from Epe, through EPZ to Lekki along the coastal corridor.

Engr. Abdulaziz mentioned that in addition to the reinforcement projects in Lagos State, TCN was undertaking several other infrastructural projects including the Eko Atlantic Substation project.

He acknowledged the increasing population and commercial activities in Lagos State, and the concomitant increased demand for power and assured the visiting team of TCN’s commitment to meeting the expectations.

Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Olaleye Olusote commended TCN for the efforts to improve electricity supply in Lagos. He promised to close ranks with the Company to enhance smooth completion of ongoing projects, while promising to follow up with relevant authorities to address the issues relating to the use of coastal route for transmission lines.