TCN Injects 220MVA Into Lagos Grid, Boosts Power Supply to 134,000 Residents

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)

TCN Injects 220MVA Into Lagos Grid, Boosts Power Supply to 134,000 Residents

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commissioned new power transformers at its Alausa and Lekki transmission substations in Lagos State, injecting a total of 220MVA into the Lagos electricity grid to boost supply and improve reliability for residents and businesses.

The projects, commissioned on Monday, involved the installation of a 1x100MVA, 132/33kV transformer at the Alausa Transmission Substation and two 60MVA, 132/33kV transformers at the Lekki Transmission Substation.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremonies, TCN Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, said the projects were part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen and expand Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure. At Alausa, Abdulaziz said the new 100MVA transformer replaced an existing 30MVA unit, increasing the substation’s capacity by 70MVA, from 135MVA to 205MVA. According to him, the project, executed by Shanghai Electric Ltd under a World Bank-funded initiative that commenced in January 2021, would upon energisation provide more stable and reliable electricity to at least 70,000 residents in Alausa and surrounding communities through Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC). He explained that the upgrade would not only benefit consumers in the immediate area but would also increase the volume of bulk electricity TCN could wheel to distribution load centres. “This upgrade meaningfully increases the quantum of bulk power that TCN can wheel to distribution load centres nationwide. It reinforces grid stability and ensures that more bulk power reaches the distribution companies’ load centres for onward delivery to electricity consumers,” he said.

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At Lekki, the TCN chief executive said the installation of two 60MVA transformers had doubled the substation’s capacity at the 132kV level, with an additional 120MVA transformer capacity translating to a 96MW increase in output. He said the additional capacity would enable TCN to wheel more bulk electricity to Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) for distribution to consumers in Lekki and its environs. Abdulaziz noted that the development would support businesses and industries in the Lekki axis, create opportunities for economic expansion and contribute to job creation and the broader economic prosperity of Lagos State. “The newly installed 2x60MVA, 132/33kV power transformers we are commissioning today are more than just another power equipment; they are the backbone for industrial growth and more comfort for the homes of over 134,000 residents who will now enjoy more steady and reliable electricity,” he said.

The TCN boss said the two projects demonstrated the company’s commitment to developing a robust, resilient and future-ready national transmission grid. He disclosed that, apart from the newly commissioned transformers, several other transformer projects had recently been completed and energised, including the Apapa Road Transmission Substation which was upgraded from 60MVA to 180MVA on August 17, 2026. Additionally, TCN had previously boosted the Maryland Substation with a new 100MVA transformer, increasing its capacity from 90MVA to 190MVA, as part of ongoing grid expansion efforts across Lagos State. Abdulaziz also appealed to Nigerians to assist in protecting transmission infrastructure against vandalism, stressing that the network remained critical to the country’s economic development. His appeal comes amid recent reports of severe vandalism, including the collapse of five transmission towers along the Ikot Abasi-Eket line in Akwa Ibom following the removal of critical structural members. “Transmission infrastructure is the lifeline of our economy. By safeguarding it against vandalism, we enable TCN to continue to deliver on its mandate of transmitting bulk electricity more efficiently and effectively to every part of the country,” Abdulaziz said. The TCN MD expressed appreciation to the World Bank, Lagos State Government, contractors, engineers, host communities, security agencies and other stakeholders for their contributions to the projects. He also commended the Federal Government and the Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, for their support and direction in advancing transmission infrastructure across the country. Abdulaziz said TCN would continue to expand and strengthen the transmission network to ensure that increased power generation could be effectively evacuated and delivered to distribution companies for onward supply to electricity consumers.