Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Managing Director and CEO Sule Abdulaziz, said Togo and Benin Republic enjoy 24 hours of electricity provide by the company, while Nigeria continue to suffer system collapse resulting into national blackouts.
Mr. Abdulaziz who was speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Tonight programme on Sunday said: “We supply Togo, Benin, and Niger. They get power from Nigeria on a 24-hour basis, and they are paying for it.”
When asked why many Nigerians do not enjoy similar uninterrupted power, Abdulaziz explained, “Nigerians are getting 24-hour supply, but it’s not everyone. Those in Band A receive 20-22 hours of power supply.”
On the frequent system collapse, he added: “If there is a system collapse, it doesn’t mean all the problems are from TCN; it can be from generation, it can be from transmission, it can be from distribution… TCN are in charge of managing the grid.”
Abdulaziz expressed optimism about the country’s power supply situation, stating, “I am telling you we can get consistent power supply in less than five years.
“The new minister is looking at the problems; he is not doing cosmetic showdowns.”
