The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that the country supplies 24-hour electricity to neighboring countries, including Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic. This was disclosed by TCN’s Chief Executive Officer, Sule Abdulaziz, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.
According to Abdulaziz, these countries receive uninterrupted power supply from Nigeria and make payments for the service. However, he also acknowledged that only certain regions in Nigeria, such as those in electricity Band A, enjoy similar levels of supply, receiving between 20 and 22 hours of power daily.
The CEO highlighted ongoing efforts to improve Nigeria’s power grid, citing aged infrastructure as a major cause of the national grid’s recent collapses. He mentioned that the TCN is implementing a grid improvement project, funded by the World Bank, which is 70% complete and expected to reduce future power disruptions.
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While Nigerians have raised concerns about frequent blackouts and rising electricity tariffs, Abdulaziz noted that despite the hikes, electricity in Nigeria remains cheaper than in several other African countries like Senegal and Burkina Faso.
This announcement comes amidst growing frustration over power shortages within Nigeria, especially following several grid collapses in recent weeks. However, the TCN’s commitment to long-term grid reforms aims to provide more consistent power supply in the future.
