In a significant achievement for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Executive Director of the Transmission Service Provider (TSP), Engr. Dr. Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, along with the General Managers of TCN’s ten regions and their counterparts at the corporate headquarters, received commendation for their collective efforts in reducing the Transmission Loss Factor (TLF) nationwide.
The recognition came from the Managing Director/CEO of TCN, Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, during a two-day quarterly meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
According to Ndidi Mbah, GM, Public Affairs, TCN, Engr. Abdulaziz highlighted that this achievement underscores the effectiveness of teamwork in enhancing system efficiency across the transmission network.
“This achievement reflects not only a commitment to duty but also demonstrates the measurable improvements arising from our collective efforts. I urge everyone to build on this success by delivering tangible enhancements in our core operational and managerial performances,” he stated.
Key areas of focus include eliminating avoidable losses, strengthening maintenance culture and discipline, reducing outages, and aligning regional operations with management’s strategic direction to enhance the robustness of the transmission network.
Reiterating management’s dedication to fostering a conducive working environment, Engr. Abdulaziz called on staff to tackle upcoming challenges with renewed energy, shared purpose, and unwavering dedication, emphasizing that sustained progress depends on both technical excellence and personal accountability.
Opening the meeting, Engr. Dr. Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, the TSP Executive Director, highlighted the meeting’s purpose: to evaluate company performance, identify operational challenges, and outline strategic plans for the future. He encouraged the General Managers to intensify their efforts to ensure that TCN meets its obligations as the Transmission Service Provider.
Engr. Ajiboye expressed gratitude to the attendees for their prompt participation and pledged to establish regular quarterly sessions moving forward. He emphasized the importance of focusing on solutions rather than assigning blame, advocating for a collaborative approach to overcome systemic challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes for the organization.
In her address, the Executive Director of Human Resources & Corporate Services, Mrs. Abiodun Afolabi-Fadahunsi, stressed the necessity of enhancing workforce readiness in line with TSP’s strategic delivery goals.
She pointed out the importance of rebalancing technical and non-technical staffing to support TSP’s operational mandate effectively and highlighted the need to address the impending retirements in technical roles to ensure continuity and stability.
To bridge these gaps, she announced that the HR department is implementing targeted measures, including workforce validation, enhanced technical staffing, structured induction and role-based training for younger employees, and periodic retraining for experienced staff.
This proactive approach aims to fortify TCN’s ability to meet its operational challenges and sustain progress in the transmission sector.
These, she said, are designed to improve preparedness and support effective delivery of TSP’s strategic priorities.
Also speaking at the event, the ED, Finance & Accounts, Mr. Chuks Ochijie appreciated staff for sustaining operations despite limited resources. He noted that staff costs have risen substantially following the NISO unbundling, with more staff left with TCN, creating financial pressure as revenue inflow remains low relative to operational demands. He acknowledged the challenges but urged continued resilience, expressing confidence that the situation will improve with sustained effort and commitment.
At the end of the two-day meeting, key resolutions were reached on the way forward and will be presented to the MD/CEO for implementation. The outcome is expected to guide immediate operational adjustments and reinforce TCN’s commitment to a more efficient and resilient transmission network.
