TCN: New Facility to Reduce Grid Collapses Operational in Q4 Next Year

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has assured the public of the completion of the World Bank-sponsored Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system deployment project by the end of the forth quarter of 2024

The chairman of the TCN steering committee on the implementation of the World Bank SCADA/EMS and Telecommunication project, Balarabe Abdullahi, gave the assurance at a meeting to evaluate the work of the committee in Abuja.

SCADA is a system that allows for perfect monitoring and control of field devices at a remote location, a statement by the General Manager, Public Affairs of the TCN, Ndidi Mbah, said.

She stressed that when deployed, it will help TCN to monitor and control activities of electricity generating companies, distribution companies and the transmission network.

Commending members of the committee for their efforts towards ensuring the smooth implementation of the project, Abdullahi who is also the General Manager, Technical Services of the TCN, said all will soon be set for the full deployment of the new SCADA system.

 He stated that the deployment will help reduce most of the challenges associated with efficient supply of electricity in the country.

According to him, the steering committee has worked tirelessly with the contractor and staff of TCN across the country to identify possible challenges that can hinder execution of the project.

He stated that some gaps had been identified and the committee is set to meet with TCN management to find ways to resolve them.

Presenting the report of the steering committee on the rehabilitation of the World Bank SCADA for internal review, TCN Executive Director, Independent System Operator, Mamman Lawal, said all equipment for the project had been imported into the country.