By: Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commissioned a new 300MVA, 330/132kV power transformer at the Katampe 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation in Abuja, significantly increasing electricity transmission capacity to the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding areas.

The commissioning ceremony, held on Sunday, May 24, 2026, marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the national grid and improve power delivery to consumers.
With the installation of the new transformer, the capacity of the Katampe Substation has risen from 450MVA to 750MVA.

The upgrade is expected to provide more bulk power for the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to distribute to homes, businesses, and industries across Abuja and neighbouring communities.

Speaking during the event, the General Manager (Transmission), Abuja Region, Engr. Musa Shuaibu, said the project reflects TCN’s commitment to expanding and modernising the nation’s transmission infrastructure.

According to him, the additional transformer capacity will enhance grid stability, support increased power delivery, and improve electricity supply to distribution load centres nationwide.

The project was executed under the TCN–World Bank collaborative initiative aimed at rehabilitating and expanding Nigeria’s transmission network as part of broader efforts to improve the country’s power sector performance.

In a statement on Monday Ndidi Mbah General Manager, Public Affairs stated “Industry stakeholders say the development will help reduce pressure on existing transmission facilities while supporting growing electricity demand in the nation’s capital.