Thursday, April 25, 2024

Nigeria’s power generation reaches all-time high: TCN

The new record was achieved on October 28.

• October 29, 2020
Electricity-Distribution
Electricity transformer used to illustrate this story (Photo Credit: Nairametric)

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the power sector has recorded an all-time national peak of 5,459.50MW.

TCN’s spokeswoman Ndidi Mbah said on Thursday that the new record was achieved on October 28.

Ms. Mbah said the power generated was efficiently transmitted through the nation’s transmission grid at a frequency of 50.26Hz by 8:15 p.m. on the said date.

The milestone in transmission is higher than any peak ever recorded in the nation’s power industry as of date, according to her.

The new peak surpassed the 5,420.30MW achieved on August 18 by 39.20MW, per Ms. Mbah’s statement.

TCN boss Sule Abdulaziz commended all the players in the power sector value chain for the feat.

Mr. Abdulaziz attributed the gradual but steady improvement in the quantum of power delivery to collaboration by the sector players.

He added that the unbridled effort by the federal government, through the ministry of power, in setting the right environment for seamless operations contributed to the feat.

The TCN helmsman expressed optimism that operatives in the sector would continue to work together towards ensuring the continued increase in the quantum of power available to consumers nationwide.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Operation Safe Haven (OPSH)

States

Operation Safe Haven commander meets Plateau stakeholders over insecurity

The commander said that the meeting was to address the latest security concerns in some parts of the state.

Kuje Prison Break

NationWide

119 inmates escape from Suleja custodial centre in Niger

Mr Duza said the incident occurred after a rainstorm that damaged the Suleja facility on Wednesday.

The Philippines

Health

Philippines battles measles, whooping cough outbreaks: UNICEF

UNICEF said the Bangsamoro Autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao reported more than 500 measles cases before April 1.

SSG’s meetings

Lagos

Lagos considers interpreters for hearing, speech impaired patients at hospitals

Mrs Salu-Hundeyin said Mr Sanwo-Olu caters for everybody in the state.

Gender Strategy Advancement Initiative and the SheForum Africa

Politics

Saraki, Olujimi, others make case for female politicians to fill leadership positions

“We want to influence who emerge as candidates of political parties.’’

Orphanages

NationWide

Orphanage owners advocate clinics for unwanted pregnancies

“Instead of a section of society stigmatising these young girls, we need to educate and assist them.’’