TCN MD/CEO Abdulaziz Vows Results-Driven Second Term, Seeks Staff and Union Support
By Raphael Ekpang
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, has pledged a results-driven second term focused on strengthening bulk power delivery and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the national transmission network for Nigerians.
He made the pledge on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, during his first Town Hall Meeting with staff at the TCN Corporate Headquarters, Abuja, following his reappointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second five-year term.
Describing the renewal of his mandate as a call to higher responsibility, Abdulaziz said it aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda for the power sector, which prioritises practical, measurable, and sustainable reforms to improve electricity supply nationwide.
“This reappointment is not just a continuation. It is a call to greater responsibility. It is directly aligned with the directive and vision of Mr President under the Renewed Hope Agenda for the power sector,” he said.
According to him, Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure has recorded measurable progress over the past decade, with grid wheeling capacity rising from about 5,000 megawatts in 2015 to over 8,700 megawatts currently, driven by sustained investments in transmission assets and expansion projects nationwide.
He noted that despite public criticism, TCN possesses one of the most technically competent workforces in the power sector, adding that recent achievements reflect the dedication and resilience of staff.
Abdulaziz further disclosed that through donor-supported programmes including the World Bank Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Programme, the African Development Bank, and partnerships with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), TCN has significantly strengthened grid capacity across regions.
He said over 82 transformers were installed within 23 months, including 15 units of 300MVA power transformers deployed across key transmission stations such as Akangbe, Lekki, Ikeja West, Osogbo, Ganmo, Jos, Gombe, Kumbotso, Asaba, Benin, Alaoji, and Katampe within the second half of 2025.
He added that several high-capacity transformers have also been commissioned in substations including Ajah, Egbin, Enugu, Onitsha, Kano, Abuja, Jos, and Benin, contributing to improved transmission capacity and grid reliability.
“Our protection systems have been strengthened, system disturbances have reduced, and operational coordination across regions has improved significantly,” he said.
The TCN boss also commended the management team, union leadership, and staff for their contributions to the company’s progress, stressing that recent achievements were the result of collective effort and professionalism.
“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,” he added, noting that improved infrastructure must translate into stable and reliable bulk electricity supply to distribution load centres nationwide.
Earlier, the Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Mrs. Abiodun Afolabi Fadahunsi, said the town hall provided a platform for open engagement between management and staff, describing it as part of efforts to promote transparency, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement.
She urged staff to remain aligned and committed to organisational goals in order to meet evolving sector demands.
Also speaking, the Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider, Engr. Dr. Oluwabenga Ajiboye, called for renewed dedication among staff, while the Executive Director, Finance and Accounts, Mr. Chuks Ochije, assured that management would continue to prioritise prompt payment of staff entitlements.
