TCN secures $1.16bn project funding from development partners in 2025

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in 2025 secured $1.16 billion from development partners, for the advancement of critical power projects across the country.

Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, managing director, TCN disclosed this in his end of year goodwill message issued to journalists on Sunday.

According to Abdulaziz, the partnership resulted in projects such as the Abuja Feeding Scheme, which includes the construction of five new substations and a new 330kV transmission line. He explained that while some of these projects are already completed, others are ongoing, aimed at modernising the grid, expanding capacity, and preparing TCN to meet the energy needs of a growing economy.

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He said, “It is interesting to note that, in the course of the year, TCN also advanced several critical projects funded by our development partners valued at over $1.16 billion. This partnership has resulted in projects such as the Abuja Feeding Scheme, which includes the construction of five new substations and a new 330kV transmission line.

“Some of these projects are already completed, while others are ongoing, aimed at modernizing the grid, expanding capacity, and preparing TCN to meet the energy needs of a growing economy. The confidence shown by these partners in TCN’s ability to deliver is both humbling and motivating.”

Abdulaziz also said that the company, this year, made deliberate strides to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure, rehabilitate aging assets, and expand transformer capacity across the country.

With these efforts, he said TCN’s wheeling capacity has grown to 8,700MW, ensuring that it is better prepared to support the nation’s increasing demand for electricity.

“A highlight of our progress came on March 4, 2025, when TCN transmitted an all-time peak generation of 5.801.84MW with a maximum daily energy of 128,370.75MWh delivered nationwide; the highest ever recorded in the country’s history between January 2024 and November 2025.

“We also commissioned eighty-two new power transformers, adding over 8,500MVA to the grid, a major boost to reliability and capacity. These accomplishments speak to TCN’s determination to keep improving the backbone of Nigeria’s power sector.”

Amid these gains, Abdulaziz decry the persistent act of vandalism on power assets, adding that from January to November 2025, the company recorded 131 vandalism incidents across its network.

He however stated that the company is however working closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), other security operatives, and vigilante groups in some communities to curb this menace.

“We will continue to intensify sensitization campaigns and community engagement efforts to curb this trend and safeguard our critical infrastructure.

“Looking ahead to 2026, we must endeavour to build on this years accomplishments, with focus on accelerating project implementation, modernizing transmission infrastructure, prompt maintenance, and deepening stakeholder engagement.

“As TCN deepens its collaboration with NISO, I urge all staff to embrace this partnership, together with NISO and other sector players, we must stay focused on the larger goal of advancing the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry and powering our nation’s growth,” he added.

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