Engr. Dr. Sule Abdulaziz, has assured that workers’ welfare will be given top priority by Management this year, as part of efforts to sustain industrial harmony in the company.

The MD/CEO of TCN, gave the assurance during the National Joint Advisory Committee Meeting with the National Executives of Nigerian Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) held at TCN's headquarters earlier this year.

He assured the Union of maintaining an open-door policy in 2023, noting that this was necessary for cross fertilization of ideas required for a more efficient service delivery.  

Speaking on the successes recorded in the previous year, the MD disclosed that significant milestone achievements were recorded with the implementation of TCN’s flagship grid rehabilitation and expansion programme.

In his words, “we have made tremendous progress through the systematic implementation of our flagship programme, the Nigerian Electricity Grid Maintenance Expansion and Rehabilitation Programme (NEGMERP). This programme is aimed at expanding our grid network through diligent implementation of our network expansion projects, co-funded by the Federal Government and some donor organisations".

He maintained that, "in addition to upgrading existing transmission lines and substations, we have prioritised maintenance and provision of spare parts in our stores, to ensure availability for grid stability while the expansion programme is ongoing".

While lamenting the increasing cases of vandalism of transmission facilities, he added that, "we are not discouraged and I encourage you all not to give up on your duty to your fatherland. We are assuring you of our full support as we continue to ensure that our goal of efficiently wheeling bulk power to distribution companies for offtake to Nigerians is achieved.”

Responding, the General Secretary of NUEE, Comrade Joe Ajaero, commended the TCN Management on its feats, and pledged the cooperation of workers in discharging the Company’s responsibilities.