By KUNLE KALEJAYE and Nnenna Ezeah
The Transmission Company of Nigeria said it has installed 60KV in Ikorodu to boost effective power supply.

Mrs Celestina Oshin, Principal Manager Public Affairs, TCN made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos.

PHCN tasked TCN engineers and technicians working on the newly installed 60 MVA transformer to complete work and energised it by April 21.

Mrs Oshin, in the statement said that the essence of the installation of the 60 MVA in Ikorodu axis was to stop the massive power load shedding which has affected the socio-economic activities of the people in the area.

Transmission sub station

Speaking at the transmission substation in lkorodu where the 60 MVA transformers is being installed, Mr Olusola Akinniranye, CEO, TCN said that the management of TCN immediately commenced work on the installation of the brand new 60 MVA power transformer to replace the 45 MVA power transformers that developed faults in March 30, 2012.

Akinniranye appealed to the good people of lkorodu fot their patience and understanding, adding that “ with the mew and bigger 60 MVA power transformers more electricity power will be delivered to Ikorodu.

“The transformer will guarantee better quality and reliability of electricity to the area,’’ he assured.

The statement quoted that Akinniranye was accompanied by the General Manger (Transmission), Lagos Region, Mr. Oyeleke Adeoye and the Assistant General Manager (Transmission Services), Corporate Headquarters Mr. Timothy Uwah.