- Nigeria achieved 5,543MW peak power generation
- The milestone surpassed the previous record of 5,478.73MW as of February 13
- TCN said it also recorded an increase in maximum daily energy
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says Nigeria has achieved a new peak power generation of 5,543.20 megawatts (MW).
The TCN said the milestone occurred on Friday, February 14, at 11 pm, surpassing the previous record of 5,478.73MW, which was set just a day earlier, on Thursday, February 13.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the company's management and shared via its official X page on Wednesday, February 19.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria is pleased to announce that the Nigerian power sector achieved a new peak generation of 5,543.20MW for the year 2025, on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:00 pm.
“This surpasses the previous peak of 5,478.73MW recorded on Thursday, February 13, 2025,” the statement read.
TCN recorded an increase in maximum daily energy
The TCN also announced an increase in energy distribution, saying it achieved a Maximum Daily Energy of 125,159.48MWH on the same day, breaking the previous record of 121,674.88MWH, set on February 7, by a 3,484.60MWH margin.
It also stated that it transmitted the new peak generation and maximum daily energy to electricity distribution companies for onward distribution to consumers.
“Notably, the new Maximum Daily Energy of 125,159.48MWH 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.
“TCN successfully transmitted the new peak generation and maximum daily energy to the distribution companies’ load centres for onward distribution to their consumers,” the statement added.
Achievement underscores Tinubu, Adebayo’s commitment – TCN
The company further noted that the achievement in power generation reflects the ongoing efforts and commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, to improve Nigeria’s power generation capacity and electricity supply.
Recall that Adebayo said the government would achieve 6,000 MW of power by the end of 2024 through a combination of hydroelectric and gas-fired power plants.
Adelabu also said the government targets to generate, transmit and distribute 30 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, 30 per cent of which will be renewable energy.
In December 2024, the minister disclosed that the power grid will gain an additional 150MW capacity by the end of 2024 to meet the 6,000MW target through the Siemens-led Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
However, Adebayo failed to meet the 6,000MW target in 2024, blaming factors like multiple cases of power infrastructure vandalism, ageing facilities, poor investment, frequent grid collapses, debts, and liquidity challenges.
Nigerian government targets $10b to achieve stable power supply to citizens
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the Federal Government was banking on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to bridge the investment gap in the power sector.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who said that the government will need $10 billion to provide uninterrupted power, described the challenges in the power sector as enormous.
