Two 60MVA 132/33kV power transformers have been successfully energised at the rehabilitated Apapa Road Transmission Substation in Lagos State. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Lagos region, confirmed the development as part of its network expansion efforts. The upgrade is expected to improve power supply reliability in the Apapa area and surrounding communities. A TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, said the project marks a significant step in strengthening the national grid infrastructure. The Apapa substation had previously undergone rehabilitation to support the new transformers. The project falls under TCN's ongoing plan to upgrade critical transmission infrastructure in high-demand areas. No specific date was given for the energisation. The statement did not include details on cost, contractor involvement or future phases. Residents in the area have long reported unstable power supply, though no direct link was made between the upgrade and immediate service improvement. The TCN did not provide a timeline for further upgrades in the region.
The TCN celebrates upgraded infrastructure in Apapa while residents still face erratic supply with no timeline tied to tangible outcomes. The same substation required rehabilitation, suggesting prior investment gaps were never fully addressed. Ndidi Mbah's statement offers no assurance that this fix will outlast previous cycles of failure. If the grid still falters after upgrades, Lagos dwellers are left questioning the durability of fixes, not just their announcement.
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