TCN MD Steering Changes Despite Challenges – Expert

Ahmed Sule Oyofo, a media expert and consultant, says amid challenges and criticism, Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has continued to steer and drive changes. In a statement yesterday, Oyofo noted the director’s milestone achievements in project execution and delivery, stable grid management, and human resources management that optimized […]

Ahmed Sule Oyofo, a media expert and consultant, says amid challenges and criticism, Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has continued to steer and drive changes.

In a statement yesterday, Oyofo noted the director’s milestone achievements in project execution and delivery, stable grid management, and human resources management that optimized personnel performance and productivity.

He said Abdulaziz had not only distinguished himself as a skilled human resources manager who brought industrial harmony to TCN but had equally enhanced capacity development by strategically investing in the training and retraining of staff to bridge skills gaps amongst others.

“In the past two years, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has faced sustained criticisms from social circles, particularly on the complexities of providing consistent electricity across the nation.

“Efforts to counter these critiques include on-site media tours, showcasing the operational difficulties in terrains ranging from rough landscapes to insurgency-prone areas, and emphasizing the struggle against vandalism, especially in hard-to-reach locations.

“Managing the colossal responsibility of overseeing over 18,000km of high-voltage transmission lines, TCN grapples with maintaining infrastructures through disaster-prone zones. The necessity of non-conventional methods, such as ‘special procurement procedures’, is underscored to ensure effective monitoring of the vast network.”