Power Sector Expert Hails TCN Boss’ Reappointment, Says Move Will Deepen Grid Reforms

Power Sector Expert Hails TCN Boss’ Reappointment, Says Move Will Deepen Grid Reforms

By Auwal Ahmad

A power sector expert from Bauchi State, Engineer Auwal Gwallaga, has welcomed the reappointment of Engineer Dr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), describing the decision as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership.

Responding to the development, Gwallaga said the renewed appointment was well-earned, noting that Abdulaziz had shown commitment, professionalism, and strategic direction in managing the country’s transmission network.

He said the TCN boss had, over the years, demonstrated the capacity needed to steer one of the most critical institutions in Nigeria’s electricity value chain, especially at a time when the country is pushing for improved power delivery and infrastructure expansion.

According to him, Abdulaziz’s leadership has inspired confidence among stakeholders in the energy sector and helped sustain efforts aimed at strengthening the national grid.

Gwallaga expressed optimism that the second term would provide an opportunity to consolidate ongoing reforms, accelerate the upgrading of transmission facilities, and improve the stability of electricity supply across the country.

“The reappointment of the TCN Managing Director is well-deserved. His track record in driving the growth and modernisation of Nigeria’s power transmission infrastructure speaks for itself,” he said.

He added that the decision was not surprising, given what he described as Abdulaziz’s visible contributions to the expansion and development of the nation’s power transmission capacity.

The electricity expert further said continuity in leadership at the Transmission Company of Nigeria would be vital in sustaining key projects and policies designed to meet the country’s rising energy needs.

He maintained that with the right support and policy consistency, the TCN under Abdulaziz could deliver greater improvements in transmission efficiency and national power stability.

The reappointment, he said, has been widely anticipated by many industry observers who see it as a step toward consolidating gains already recorded in the sector.