by The Ajasa News | March 4, 2025 4:02 pm
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s power sector, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country’s electricity generation has reached a new peak of 5,713.60 megawatts (MW). This achievement marks the highest level of power generation recorded in Nigeria since 2021.
The new peak was recorded at 21:30 hours on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, surpassing the previous record of 5,543.20MW set on February 14, 2025, by 170.40MW. Notably, the entire 5,713MW generated was successfully transmitted, reflecting improved grid stability and efficiency.
The TCN attributed the progress to sustained investments in grid infrastructure, enhanced operational practices, and increased collaboration among stakeholders in the power sector. This achievement is a testament to the gradual but steady improvements in the power sector.
In addition to the generation milestone, the TCN reported a new record for maximum daily energy delivered, achieving 125,542.06 megawatt-hours (MWh) on March 4, 2025. This surpasses the previous record of 125,159.48MWh set on February 14, 2025, by 382.58MWh.
Industry experts have welcomed the news, but caution that more work is needed to sustain the momentum. “While this is a commendable achievement, Nigeria must continue to invest in generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure to meet the growing demand for electricity,” said an energy analyst.
The Nigerian government has set ambitious targets for the power sector, including increasing generation capacity and expanding access to electricity for millions of citizens. The TCN’s latest figures provide a glimmer of hope that these goals are within reach.
As Nigeria celebrates this milestone, stakeholders are calling for sustained efforts to build on the progress and address remaining challenges. With continued investment and collaboration, the country aims to achieve a more stable and efficient power sector that can drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
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