The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has reiterated its commitment to managing the national grid and ensuring its stability amidst ongoing challenges.
This was contained in a statement signed by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, in Abuja on Sunday, identifying the challenges to include the persistent low gas supply affecting power generation into the nation’s grid.
She said that the company’s grid controllers work tirelessly day and night to balance the grid and prevent any kind of disturbance amidst challenges.
”We acknowledge the collaborative efforts of the Federal Government, particularly the minister of power, who has been working hard to address the root causes of low gas supply.
”The minister held meetings with Generating Companies (GenCos) and Gas Companies (GasCos) to secure a higher volume of gas supply and consistency for enhanced power generation.
”As efforts to stabilise gas supply progress, TCN emphasises the importance of consistent gas availability to sustain optimal power generation.
”It is a fact that low power generation substantially increases grid fragility,” she said.
“Some impact other players in the value chain, but invariably affect grid stability,” she explained.
Speaking about vandalism, she said, ”In some cases, we effect complete tower reconstruction or transmission line replacement due to acts of vandalism.
”This highlight the critical need for increased community support and vigilance in protecting transmission infrastructure.
”TCN urges heightened vigilance for now, particularly in the Zuba area, following alerts of a planned attack on TCN facilities in the area,” she said.
”We urge everyone, especially those living close to TCN towers nationwide, to join hands with the company in safeguarding power transmission towers and cables,”she advised.
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