… Commissions 110MVA Power Transformer
The Federal government assured relief in Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), saying that it is implementing multi-pronged approach towards addressing prevailing bottlenecks in the industry.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance while commissioning the newly installed 110MVA power transformer at Isolo Transmission Substation in Lagos.
It was financed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the Service Level Agreement (SLA) framework with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
He noted that the federal government recognizes that energy is not merely a commodity but the backbone of economic growth and job creation.
According to the Minister, “To ensure the growth and sustainability of the sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to implement a multi-pronged approach spanning policy development and strategic implementation plans, ongoing national infrastructure development programs to expedite infrastructure expansion, leveraging bilateral funding to de-risk investment, sector commercialization, and strategic partnership with the investment community and development partners to address bottlenecks across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry value chain, setting the sector on a path toward bankability and long-term sustainability.
He noted that the successes being achieved had been with some challenges ranging from frequent grid collapses, dip in supply level due to some factors and vandalism.
According to him, “Last year, we recorded frequent grid disturbances and dip in supply level due to various reported factors which include aging infrastructure, resource limitations, capacity inadequacy across the value chain, and predominantly the consistent vandalism experienced on the transmission networks across the country.”
However, he assured that the Ministry of Power is always ready to work actively with TCN to resolve these issues to ensure energy security and sustainability across the country.
“As part of short-term measures, we encourage TCN to have in place a reinforced standard operating procedure for the system, detailed and enforced maintenance plans at the key transmission substations, consistent line tracing especially on lines that are tripping incessantly and critical lines, and assessment of key nodes integrity to prevent future disturbances.
“For our long-term strategies, we plan to work with TCN to complete all ongoing projects and to invest in regional and super grid projects that will enable a more robust and resilient grid system.
“We remain optimistic about the promise and the potential the sector holds to drive socio-economic development in the country, and we believe we shall overcome these challenges through active participation of all stakeholders”, he assured.
On his part, the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Engr. Sule A. Abdulaziz, assured that the commissioned transformer would improve grid stability and boost electricity supply to the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC).
He said: “The 110MVA power transformer was successfully energized on December 20th, 2024, contributing an additional 88MW to the substation’s capacity, bringing it to a total of 184MW. This enhancement significantly boosts the substation’s ability to provide improved electricity supply to the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC).
“As a result, IKEDC will be able to transmit more power to critical areas within its network, including Airport Road, Ajao Estate, Isolo Local Council, PTC, Afprint, Idi-Araba, Aswani, and Pure Hygiene. This will lead to enhanced power availability and reliability for both residential and commercial consumers in these areas.
“The impact of this project is truly invaluable. The new 110MVA power transformer will greatly enhance electricity supply reliability and capacity in Lagos, improving power delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in key areas. It will also reduce operational challenges, promote economic growth, and create job opportunities that will drive local and regional development.”
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