By Olawale Lamina
The Transmission Company of Nigeria ,TCN, has stated that rehabilitation works at the Amuwo 132/33kV Transmission Substation, being executed by its contractor, are progressing steadily, following the commencement of the project in March and expected to reach completion stage in July 2026 as earlier announced.
A statement by the TCN General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah informed that currently, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment is being installed, and two 60MVA power transformers have equally been delivered to replace the existing 30MVA units.
“Upon completion, the substation’s capacity will increase by an additional 60MVA, significantly enhancing power transmission capability,” TCN assured.
The transmission company also explained that, in order to mitigate the impact of the ongoing works, it has deployed two mobile transformers to enable Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company continue offtake for their customers, thereby preventing a total blackout during the rehabilitation period.
“This major overhaul will increase the substation’s capability and eliminate the frequent breakdowns and downtime experienced with the old GIS. Meanwhile, TCN is mindful of the inconvenience to electricity customers and is doing all it can to ensure timely completion of the project,” the statement reads.
It concluded by appealing to the affected electricity consumers to bear with the company, “as the ongoing works are aimed at increasing the Amuwo Substation’s capacity to deliver long-term benefits for affected customers.”
TCN reaffirms its commitment towards the continued expansion of transmission capacity nationwide to meet the growing demand for bulk electricity.
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