Politically speaking, it is a welcome development that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) energized a new 60MVA transformer and completed a 132/33kV control room at Sagamu TS, thereby increasing the capacity of the station by 100% from 48MW to 96MW, which has the capacity to boost power supply to Sagamu and environs. 

This project will also relieve near-by stations that are experiencing high demand and make it possible for additional customers to be connected to power supply.

Prior to this progressive development, the station had 2x30MVA transformers installed, which did not only have limited capacity in comparison to demand but the equipment were ageing.

TCN is expected to repeat similar performance in other stations with limited capacity in power supply, especially with the ongoing Federal Government/Siemens Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).

With this increase in the station’s capacity, it is hoped that the Ibadan Electric Distribution Company (IBEDC) will radiate more feeders in order to deliver additional power to its customers. While creating effective routes to deliver electricity to its teeming customers, IBEDC should ensure that every new customer is metered for accurate measurement of consumption.

On their part, customers should reciprocate this kind gesture by exhibiting responsible behavior of prompt payment of their bills and not engage in energy theft.

The viability of this project is not in doubt as there will likely be need for additional investment because Sagamu is a semi-industrialized environment that is host to several factories and industries.

With this and other similar projects, Nigerians are set to enjoy increased availability and accessibility to electricity and a boost in their socio-economic activities leading to improved quality of life for all.