In a significant development for Lagos, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has acquired seven new power transformers, marking a crucial stride towards bolstering electricity supply in the region.
The announcement was made by the TCN Manager, who emphasized that these transformers are poised to substantially augment the delivery capacity of the government-owned entity.
According to a statement released by Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, the new transformers, ranging in capacities from 60MVA to 100MVA, were recently delivered to the Akangba 330/132kV transmission substation.
These transformers are integral components of the ongoing TCN/World Bank power projects and are slated for distribution to key substations, namely Alausa 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Akoka 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Maryland 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Itire 132/33kV Transmission Substation, and Amuwo 132/33kV Transmission Substation.
Each of the mentioned substations is set to receive one transformer, with the exception of Akoko 132/33kV substation and Amuwo 132/33kV substation, which are designated to receive two transformers each.
The TCN underlined that upon installation, these transformers will substantially amplify the company’s transmission capacity.
The backdrop to this development lies in Nigeria’s considerable power supply deficit, where the country heavily relies on an average supply of 4,000mw for its population of 200 million citizens.
Notably, the federal government recently estimated that Nigerians generate up to 40,000mw through self-help measures every day to meet the energy demands of their homes and offices.
The introduction of these transformers represents a tangible effort to address this power deficit and enhance the electricity infrastructure in Lagos.