- Abuja feeding scheme to inject 624MW into national grid, TCN projects
- $170m AFD-funded project targets 24-hour power supply for Abuja
- Right-of-way constraints delaying completion, says TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has projected that the ongoing Abuja feeding scheme will add about 624 megawatts (MW) to the national grid upon completion, significantly strengthening electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory and its environs.
The projection was disclosed by Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, Executive Director of the Transmission Service Provider (TSP) at TCN, during an inspection tour of the project sites in Abuja on Thursday.
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Ajiboye explained that the $170 million project, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) and initiated in April 2019, is designed to create a third bulk power source for Abuja, ensuring more stable and round-the-clock electricity supply.
According to him, the scheme consists of five new substations and associated transmission lines, structured into six project lots. Lots 1 and 2 cover transmission lines from Lafia to New Apo and within Abuja, while Lots 3, 4 and 5 involve substations at New Apo, Lugbe West Main, Kuje and Wumba-Lokogoma. Lot 6 comprises the Gwarinpa Transmission Substation, including Lugbe, Idu and Karimo.
Ajiboye noted that the project has recorded over 91 per cent completion, stressing that TCN teams are working continuously to address outstanding challenges and deliver the scheme.
“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,” he said.
He identified right-of-way challenges, particularly along the New Apo substation line route, as a major setback but expressed optimism that the issues would soon be resolved.
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Ajiboye added that once the constraints are cleared, several of the substations — already near completion — would be ready for energisation and operation, leading to a major improvement in power supply across Abuja and neighbouring areas.
He said TCN would continue to engage relevant authorities and stakeholders to resolve access issues and ensure the timely delivery of the project.
The inspection tour, he explained, was aimed at assessing progress and fast-tracking solutions to outstanding bottlenecks hindering full completion of the Abuja feeding scheme.
