Mr Abdulaziz, who made the pledge in a statement by Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S general manager, public affairs, said that he would also make the transmission network more reliable.

He spoke at the first town hall meeting with TCN staff following his reappointment by President Bola Tinubu to a second five-year term.

He described his reappointment as a call to greater responsibility, as it is directly aligned with the directive and vision of Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda for the power sector.

”That agenda is clear, to implement practical, measurable, and sustainable reforms that will significantly improve power delivery and ensure that the electricity sector becomes viable, reliable, and beneficial to all Nigerians,” he said.

He further said that Nigeria’s transmission network had made measurable, verifiable progress over the past decade.

Mr Abdulaziz added that grid wheeling capacity had increased from about 5,000 megawatts in 2015 to over 8,700 megawatts.

According to him, this expansion has been driven by sustained investments in transmission infrastructure, including the addition of multiple power transformers and the completion of several 330 Kilovolt (kV) and 132 kV projects across the country.

He said that, despite frequent public criticism, TCN had one of the most technically skilled workforces in the power sector, as evidenced by the results it has achieved.

The TCN boss said that, through major donor-funded programmes, including the World Bank Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Programme and the African Development Bank transmission projects, the company has significantly strengthened grid capacity across several regions.

He added that the feat was achieved through collaborations with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Agence Française de Développement,

”TCN has installed over 82 transformers in 23 months. Notably, 15 units of 300 megavolt-ampere power transformers were deployed across several transmission stations.

”These include Akangba, Lekki, Alagbon, Ikeja West, Osogbo, Ganmo, Jos, Gombe, Kumbotso, Asaba, Oke Aro, Benin, Alaoji, and Katampe, within the second half of 2025 alone.

“We have also successfully inaugurated multiple high-capacity transformers across substations such as Ajah, Egbin, Enugu, Onitsha, Gombe, Kano, Abuja, Jos, and Benin, strengthening transmission capacity and improving grid reliability,” he said.

According to him, the TCN has also improved grid stability through targeted interventions, the rehabilitation of ageing infrastructure, and enhanced maintenance practices.

Mr Abdulaziz said that the company’s protection systems had been strengthened, system disturbances had been reduced, and operational coordination across regions had improved significantly.

He also took the opportunity to commend the management team, union leadership, and staff members for their support, dedication, and collaboration in positioning TCN as a leading transmission company.

He said that the achievements recorded by TCN were not accidental but the result of hard work, dedication, and resilience among staff.

“In this new phase, we intend to go a step further. Our goal is simple: to work together as partners in driving the growth, stability, and success of this company.

”Infrastructure growth must now translate into what matters most to Nigerians: stable, reliable, and consistent bulk supply of electricity that will be delivered to distribution load centres for onward delivery to their customers,” he said.

Earlier, in her welcome address, Mrs Abiodun Fadahunsi, executive director of human resources and corporate services at TCN, said that the meeting was a platform for management to openly engage and share ideas with staff members.

Mrs Fadahunsi said that the initiative reflected management’s commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement.

“In a critical sector such as power transmission, it is important for the members of staff to remain aligned, informed, and connected to enable them to work as a team to meet evolving industry demands,” she said.

According to her, every employee has a crucial role to play in the company’s success.

Also speaking, the Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider (TSP), Mr Olugbenga Ajiboye, reiterated the need for commitment of all TCN staffers to ensure the administration’s success,

The Executive Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr Chuks Ochije, assured that the management would continue to do everything within its power to ensure workers’ benefits are paid promptly.

(NAN)