TCN projects 624MW boost to national grid from Abuja power substations scheme
TCN projects 624MW boost to national grid from Abuja power substations scheme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the Abuja feeding scheme project will add about 624 megawatts (MW) to the national grid when completed.
Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, executive director of transmission service provider (TSP) at the TCN, spoke when he led the company’s team on an inspection tour of the ongoing project in Abuja on Thursday.
The Abuja feeding scheme project, worth $170 million and funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), comprises five substations and commenced in April 2019.
According to NAN, Ajiboye said the scheme is designed to strengthen bulk power supply through the construction of five new substations and related transmission lines — creating a third power source to ensure 24-hour electricity for Abuja.
“The scheme comprises six lots: Lots 1 and 2 cover transmission lines from Lafia to New Apo and within Abuja; Lots 3, 4, and 5 involve substations at New Apo, Lugbe West Main, Kuje, and Wumba-Lokogoma,” he said.
“While Lot 6 is the Gwarinpa Transmission Substation including Lugbe, Idu, and Karimo.”
Ajiboye said the project, once completed, would significantly improve power supply in Abuja and its surrounding areas.
He said the substations are over 91 percent complete, noting that the TCN is working around the clock to finish the project.
“The project is not where it is supposed to be because of some constraints, but we are working round the clock to make sure we achieve our aim,” Ajiboye said.
“The new Apo substation line route has some constraints and we are working hard to ensure it is free.
“But you could see that in the other places, except here where we have been, two of the stations are almost completed and ready for energisation.
“So, based on that, we will concentrate more on the constraints, which include right of way, and once we are able to resolve that, we start operations.”
He said the TCN would appeal to the government to engage those involved in the right-of-way issues so the company can access the required routes for power supply.
Ajiboye added that he and his team undertook the tour to assess the progress made on the project.
Abuja feeding scheme project
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