The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the Abuja Feeding Scheme project will contribute around 624 megawatts to the national grid upon completion.

TCN’s Executive Director of Transmission Service Providers,
Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, made the statement while leading a team to inspect the ongoing project in Abuja on Thursday.

Valued at $170 million and funded by the French Development Agency, the project—which began in April 2019, includes five substations, according to NAN

According to the report, Ajiboye said the scheme aims to strengthen bulk power supply by building five new substations and associated transmission lines, providing a third power source to help ensure 24-hour electricity for Abuja.

“The scheme comprises six lots: Lots 1 and 2 cover transmission lines from Lafia to New Apo and within Abuja; Lots 3, 4, and 5 involve substations at New Apo, Lugbe West Main, Kuje, and Wumba-Lokogoma,” he said.

“While Lot 6 is the Gwarinpa Transmission Substation including Lugbe, Idu, and Karimo.”

Ajiboye said the project, once completed, will significantly boost power supply in Abuja and neighboring areas, enhancing reliability for residents and businesses.

Ajiboye said the project will greatly enhance power supply in Abuja and nearby communities once completed.

He stated that the substations are more than 91 per cent complete, adding that TCN is working around the clock to complete the project.

“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.

“The new Apo substation line route has some constraints and we are working hard to ensure it is free.

“But you could see that in the other places, except here where we have been, two of the stations are almost completed and ready for energisation.

“So, based on that, we will concentrate more on the constraints, which include right of way, and once we are able to resolve that, we start operations,” Ajiboye said.

He said TCN plans to appeal to the government to resolve right-of-way issues, allowing the company to access the necessary routes for power supply.

Ajiboye added that the inspection tour was conducted to evaluate the project’s progress.