ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says inadequate power generation limits its ability to improve electricity supply across the country, noting that it can only transmit the power generated.

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‎The General Manager, Engineering at TCN, Mojeed Akintola, said when the available power generation is insufficient, there is little the transmission company can do to address the shortfall.

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‎He explained that once TCN’s transmission lines are available and transformers are installed, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) is responsible for controlling the grading and allocation of electricity based on established rules and available transmission capacity.

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‎Akintola said TCN had recorded improvements in its operations, including the commissioning of a 300MVA transformer in February 2026, while procurement was ongoing for two additional transformers of the same capacity.

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‎He added that the company was also reinforcing transformers and transmission lines across power plants to strengthen the national grid and improve electricity transmission.

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‎On the Federal Government’s power sector intervention projects, Akintola disclosed that studies conducted by TCN had been handed over to the Federal Government Power Company for implementation.

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‎He said an intervention scheme was ongoing in Abuja to reinforce electricity supply in the Federal Capital Territory, while the Federal Government Power Company was undertaking several projects in Lagos, Ogun State and the Free Trade Zone.

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‎Akintola explained that TCN’s responsibility was to integrate the projects into the national transmission network, while the Minister of Power coordinates the activities of TCN and other stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of projects.