Nigerian governors partner tcn on power supply
Here's a news article on the partnership between Nigerian governors and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on power supply:
Title: Nigerian Governors Partner TCN to Boost Power Supply
Date: March 10, 2023
Lagos, Nigeria - The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) has partnered with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to improve power supply across the country. The partnership aims to address the perennial power shortages and outages that have plagued the country for years.
According to a statement issued by the NGF, the partnership will focus on upgrading the country's transmission infrastructure, increasing power generation, and improving the overall efficiency of the power sector.
The NGF Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, said that the partnership is a critical step towards achieving the country's economic development goals. "We recognize that power is a critical component of economic development, and we are committed to working with the TCN to ensure that our people have access to reliable and sustainable power supply," he said.
The TCN Managing Director, Mr. Sule Abdulaziz, said that the partnership will enable the company to leverage the expertise and resources of the governors to identify and address the key challenges facing the power sector. "We are committed to working with the governors to ensure that our transmission infrastructure is upgraded and expanded to meet the growing demand for power in the country," he said.
The partnership is expected to focus on several key areas, including:
- Upgrading the country's transmission infrastructure to increase power transmission capacity.
- Increasing power generation through the development of new power plants and the rehabilitation of existing ones.
- Improving the overall efficiency of the power sector through the implementation of new technologies and best practices.
- Enhancing the reliability and sustainability of power supply through the development of backup power systems and the implementation of energy efficiency measures.
The partnership is seen as a major step towards addressing the country's power challenges and achieving the government's goal of increasing power supply to 20,000 megawatts by 2025.