TThe Commandant of Defence Intelligence College, Rear Admiral Julius Nwagu, has expressed the institution's interest in collaborating with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to provide training for its staff in the security and protection of vital transmission infrastructure across the country.

Rear Admiral Nwagu conveyed this intent when he led a team from the College on a courtesy visit to the Management of TCN on Tuesday, 21st November 2023, in Abuja. He noted that the mandate of Defence Intelligence College include collaborating with relevant government agencies to train their staff in security matters.

He emphasized that given its strategic role in managing the nation's Grid system, government agencies like TCN, are crucial partners of the College. Rear Admiral Nwagu stressed the necessity of conducting thorough investigations into incidents of system collapse to determine if they result from internal sabotage.    

Speaking on the capacity of the College, Admiral Nwagu explained that the College was well equipped and ready to train TCN staff on document security, counter terrorism, espionage, saboteur, with the ultimate aim of making them understand the essence of protecting critical transmission infrastructure.

The Commandant used the occasion to commend the TCN for sustaining the grid despite numerous challenges within the system.

Responding, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Engr. Dr. Sule A. Abdulaziz assured the team of TCN's willingness to collaborate with the College for the training of staff to stem the tide of vandalism of transmission infrastructure.

Engr. Abdulaziz stated that TCN needs support from the government to protect its critical infrastructure across the country. “TCN needs support from the government and security agents to be able to guard its infrastructures. TCN is ready to work with you and we have the Human Resources Department who will work out the training modalities with you,” he said.

In his comment, the Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Barr. Justin Dodo, noted that the proposal from the Defence Intelligence College was a good opportunity to train TCN staff on relevant areas of securing transmission installations and urged the College team to send in their proposal.