The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Lagos Region, has successfully commissioned a new 300MVA power transformer at its 330/132/33kV Egbin Transmission Substation in Lagos State, further strengthening electricity transmission capacity within the region.
The project, completed on February 22, 2025, increased the substation’s installed capacity from 300MVA to 450MVA, significantly enhancing bulk power availability for the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company to distribute electricity to customers across Ikorodu, Shagamu, Ijede and surrounding communities.
The upgrade is expected to improve power stability and support increased electricity off-take by the distribution company, addressing growing demand in parts of Lagos and neighbouring areas served through the Egbin transmission infrastructure.
According to the company, the project was executed entirely by TCN engineers, demonstrating in-house technical capability in delivering critical transmission infrastructure within a short timeframe.
“The General Manager (Transmission), Lagos Region, Engr. Adeshina Adeonipekun stated that the project, which was completed in-house by TCN engineers in a record-breaking six weeks, is aimed at strengthening the transmission network and improving power delivery nationwide,” Ndidi Mbah stated.
The commissioning forms part of ongoing efforts by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to expand transmission capacity and reduce constraints across the national grid, particularly in major load centres such as Lagos where electricity demand continues to rise.
In a related development, the second phase of the Shiroro Power Plant has also recently been brought into service by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, further contributing to increased power supply and grid stability nationwide.
