EKEDC promises Lekki consumers improved power supply, as TCN commissions 1 X 75 MVA transformer

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully commissioned a 1×60/75 MVA 132/33KV power transformer at the 330/132/33kV Lekki Transmission Substation in Lagos State.

The upgrade, completed on December 19, 2024, boosts the substation’s capacity from 120MVA to 195MVA, significantly enhancing electricity distribution efficiency in the region.

This development will enable the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to offtake a larger volume of bulk power, directly benefiting residents and businesses in the Lekki area. Customers can expect more reliable electricity, with fewer outages and improved voltage stability, which will positively impact daily life and business operations.

Commenting on the commissioning, the General Manager of Corporate Communications at EKEDC, Babatunde Lasaki, expressed optimism about the improvement in power supply to the Lekki and Ajah areas.

“We are pleased that our transmission partners have completed this project, which will bring significant relief to our customers in the Lekki-Ajah axis. We hope our customers will start to feel the impact of this project immediately, as we aim to ramp up our offtake to better serve them in multiple ways,” he said.

“We appreciate the timeliness of this commissioning and commend TCN and the Federal Government for their efforts.”

The commissioning is part of a broader modernisation effort funded by the World Bank, which seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s power infrastructure and support economic growth. By increasing the capacity of the Lekki Transmission Substation, TCN and EKEDC are working together to meet the rising electricity demands of Lagos communities.

EKEDC is known for its leadership in technology, customer service, and excellence in the electricity distribution sector, consistently ranking highly in various performance indicators by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)