…As AEDC reclaims stolen power assets, sets up whistleblowing channels
By Charles Ebi
Transmission Company of Nigeria ,TCN, has announced that the country’s power sector achieved a new peak generation of 5,713.6 megawatts ,MW, on March 2, 2025, successfully transmitted across the national grid.
According to a statement issued by TCN’s management, this new peak surpasses the previous peak generation of 5,543.20MW recorded on February 14, 2025, by 170MW.
However, it remains 88MW lower than Nigeria’s all-time maximum peak generation of 5,801.60MW, achieved on March 1, 2021.
“This was recorded yesterday, March 2, 2025 at 21:30 hours, with the new generation peak of 5,713.6 megawatts ,MW, surpassing the previous peak generation of 5,543.20MW achieved on February 14, 2025, by 170MW”, the management said in a statement yesterday.
Additionally, Nigeria’s electricity industry recorded its highest-ever daily energy transmission, reaching 125,542.06 megawatt-hours ,MWh, on March 2, 2025. This surpasses the previous record of 125,159.48MWh, set on February 14, 2025, by 382.58MWh.
“Furthermore, a new record for the new daily energy ever attained in the history of the electricity industry in Nigeria was also set yesterday, with a total of 125,542.06 megawatts-hours ,MWh. This surpasses previous record of 125,159.48 ,MWh, achieved on February 14, 2025, by 382.58MWh”, in a statement signed by management.
The new milestone signals an improvement in power generation and transmission capabilities, reinforcing efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s electricity supply.
Analysts urge the government and stakeholders to implement policies that address these bottlenecks to ensure that increased generation translates to improved electricity access for homes and businesses.
Previously, Nairametrics reported last month that TCN announced a new peak generation of 5,543.20 megawatts ,MW.
The General Manager of TCN, Ndidi Mbah noted that this new record surpasses the previous peak of 5,478.73MW.
Mbah further explained that the new Maximum Daily Energy of 125,159.48 megawatt-hours ,MWH, is the highest ever recorded in the nation’s electricity industry, exceeding the previous record of 121,674.88MWH on February 7, 2025, by 3,484.60MWH.
She confirmed that TCN has successfully transmitted the new peak generation and maximum daily energy to the distribution companies’ load centers nationwide for onward distribution to customers.
On January 8, 2021, the Transmission Company of Nigeria ,TCN, announced that it achieved a peak transmission of 5,552.80 MegaWatts ,MW, as reported by Nairametrics.
Mbah noted that this achievement reflects growth in Nigeria’s electricity distribution, noting that TCN has a transmission potential of 8,100 MW.
TCN enhanced peak transmission at a frequency of 50.08Hz where Mbah confirms that the peak transmission surpasses the record set on 30 October 2020, which was 5,520.40MW.
Meanwhile, the Management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc ,AEDC, Tuesday, announced that it has taken delivery of vandalized electricity cables recovered by the Federal Capital Territory ,FCT, Police Command.
The feat, according to the company, was achieved in collaboration with other security agencies in a significant breakthrough against infrastructure sabotage.
The formal handover of the recovered assets was done by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police ,DCP, Operations, Ishaku Sharu.
A statement issued in Abuja by the company’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Adefisayo Akinsanya, stated that the recovery follows coordinated security operations aimed at cracking down on vandalism and illegal activities that threaten electricity distribution across the FCT and its environs.
AEDC commended the swift action of the police and emphasized that such collaborative efforts are crucial in safeguarding national infrastructure and enhancing power reliability.
The statement quoted AEDC’s Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Chijioke Okwuokenye has expressed deep appreciation to the security agencies for their relentless efforts while reaffirming the company’s zero-tolerance stance on vandalism.
“We commend the FCT Police Command and other security operatives for their unwavering dedication to recovering these vandalized cables.
“This successful operation serves as a powerful message that acts of sabotage will not go unpunished.
“Vandalism is not just a crime against AEDC it is an attack on our communities, depriving homes, businesses, and critical services of power. AEDC will not relent in its fight against such criminal acts”.
Okwuokenye further highlighted the far-reaching consequences of infrastructure vandalism and urged collective action from all stakeholders.
“Vandalism and power theft are not just crimes against AEDC; they are crimes against the progress of our nation. These acts plunge communities into darkness, disrupt livelihoods, and impose heavy financial burdens on all.
“We will pursue every legal measure to bring perpetrators to justice and call on community leaders, residents, and all stakeholders to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities”, he said.
To encourage public participation in combating vandalism, AEDC announced the establishment of
multiple whistleblowing channels to facilitate anonymous and secure reporting of suspicious activities.
“AEDC remains unwavering in its commitment to protecting and improving power supply across its network.
“We will continue to invest in infrastructure, strengthen security measures, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted electricity for our customers.
“By working together, we can create a more resilient and sustainable power system that drives economic growth and national development”,he said