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Records131 vandalism incidents nationwide in 11 months
By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has disclosed that it has advanced several critical projects funded by its development partners valued at over $1.16 billion.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the TCN, Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz made the disclosure at the weekend in his 2025 End-of-Year Goodwill Message.
This is as Abdulaziz revealed that from January to November 2025 alone, the TCN recorded 131 vandalism incidents across its network nationwide.
The MD/CEO of TCN pointed out that the partnership between the company and its development partners has resulted in projects such as the Abuja Feeding Scheme, which includes the construction of five new substations and a new 330kV transmission line.
Some of these projects, according to him, are already completed, while others are ongoing, aimed at modernizing the grid, expanding capacity, and preparing TCN to meet the energy needs of a growing economy.
His words, “It is interesting to note that, in the course of the year, TCN also advanced several critical projects funded by our development partners valued at over $1.16 billion.
“This partnership has resulted in projects such as the Abuja Feeding Scheme, which includes the construction of five new substations and a new 330kV transmission line.
“Some of these projects are already completed, while others are ongoing, aimed at modernizing the grid, expanding capacity, and preparing TCN to meet the energy needs of a growing economy.
“The confidence shown by these partners in TCN’s ability to deliver is both humbling and motivating.
These achievements are a testament to the passion, expertise, and collaboration you bring to TCN every day.
“Our most valuable asset is our people, and your hard work has been the cornerstone of our success.
“Together, we have been able to preserve the integrity of the transmission network while delivering on our mandate.
“For this, I salute every member of the TCN family. Your dedication, professionalism and hard work are the true engine of our progress”, he stressed.
Continuing, Abdulaziz said, “granted, vandalism continues to be a thorny issue in the affairs of TCN. From January to November 2025 alone, the company recorded 131 vandalism incidents across its network.
“Management is however working closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), other security operatives, and vigilante groups in some communities to curb this menace.
“We will continue to intensify sensitization campaigns and community engagement efforts to curb this trend and safeguard our critical infrastructure.
“Within the TCN family, management has also continued to work closely with our unions in the best interest of staff and organizational harmony.
“We appreciate the constructive collaboration with the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC), and the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), whose cooperation has helped sustain industrial peace throughout the year.
“Looking ahead to 2026, we must endeavour to build on this years’ accomplishments, with focus on accelerating project implementation, modernizing transmission infrastructure, prompt maintenance, and deepening stakeholder engagement.
“As TCN deepens its collaboration with NISO, I urge all staff to embrace this partnership, together with NISO and other sector players, we must stay focused on the larger goal of advancing the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry and powering our nation’s growth”, he pleaded.
