Nigerian govt allocates N500bn to revive over 100 abandoned TCN projects, says minister

The Federal Government is set to invest over N500 billion to complete more than 100 abandoned projects by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) nationwide.

Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu announced this initiative on Thursday during his visit to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). His trip aimed to engage with stakeholders to address challenges hindering optimal performance in the power sector.

Adelabu expressed his regret regarding the prolonged blackouts experienced by Nigerians, particularly in the northern regions, over the past 15 days. “What happened was not deliberate but unfortunate; it is not a situation we want to repeat,” he said, emphasizing the need for a permanent solution.