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Caption:Electricity substation in Nigeria
In spite of its local challenges bedeviling electricity supply in the country,Nigeria is supplying electricity to neighbouring countries, including Togo and Benin, on a 24-hour basis.
This information is coming from the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz.
Abdulaziz revealed this information during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Tonight program.
He stated that while Nigeria faces domestic power supply challenges, it is able to meet the needs of its neighbours.
Domestically, Nigerians receive varying levels of power supply based on their location and tariff band. Band A customers receive 20-22 hours of power daily, while Band B customers get 16-20 hours, and Band C customers receive 12-16 hours.
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Abdulaziz expressed optimism that Nigeria can achieve a consistent power supply within five years, citing the new minister’s focus on addressing the underlying issues.
He emphasized that system collapses can be caused by problems in generation, transmission, or distribution, not solely by the TCN.
The TCN boss highlighted the challenges posed by outdated infrastructure, noting that much of the equipment is over 50 years old.
Despite these challenges, Abdulaziz argued that electricity in Nigeria remains relatively affordable compared to other African countries.
