From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that with the seven new transformers in its possession, people in Akoka, Itire, Alausa, Maryland and Amuwo Odofin will experience improved electricity supply.
In a statement, TCN said that the seven new power transformers with capacities ranging from 60MVA to 100MVA and their accessories were recently delivered to Akangba 330/132kV Transmission Substation.
According to TCN, the transformers are part of the ongoing TCN/World Bank power projects and would be distributed to Alausa 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Akoka 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Maryland 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Itire 132/33kV Transmission Substation and Amuwo 132/33kV Transmission Substation.
While the above listed substations will receive one transformer each, the Akoka 132/33kV Substation and Amuwo 132/33kV Substation will receive two transformers each, the statement, noted, adding that when installed, the transformers will substantially increase the company’s transmission capacity.