Abuja, Jan. 14, 2024: The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Dr Sule Abdulaziz, says the West African Power Pool (WAPP) \u201cNorth Core Project \u201d will accelerate electricity sufficiency in the sub region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abdulaziz, who is also the Executive Board Chairman of WAPP, said this on Friday at the 7th meeting of the Joint Supervision Committee of the pool in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was represented by Aminu Tahir, the General Manager, Project Coordination, TCN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the North Core Project stands at the forefront of a multifaceted effort to break the shackles of energy poverty and elevate the living standards of our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBeyond being a paradigm shift in how we approach to power generation and distribution, it is a lifeline for those living in areas with limited or no electricity access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis visionary initiative prioritises underserved regions, aiming to bridge the gap in electricity access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is about bringing power to schools, clinics, and businesses that have long operated in the shadow of energy scarcity,\u2019\u2019 TCN boss said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He described the North Core Project as a beacon of hope for the communities involved, capable of unlocking their full potential, and promising not only a reliable power supply but also a catalyst for socioeconomic progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended efforts by Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo to jointly address their electricity deficit through the Core Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the project is conceived as a vital solution to address the substantial electricity supply-demand imbalance within the ECOWAS region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said that the project was a testament to the collaborative spirit of the five West African countries involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese visionary governments and energy authorities joined forces to design this regional interconnection initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt encompasses the construction of 880 km of 330 kV and 33 km of 225 kV high voltage transmission lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBeyond the transmission lines, the project sets out to construct or extend five substations and deploy cutting-edge technologies like SCADA systems and fiber optics cables along the lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis project is not merely about transmitting electricity; it is about creating a dynamic, interconnected network that will redefine our energy landscape,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said that the primary objective of the North Core Project went beyond infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt aims to catalyse efficient energy trade, encourage commercial exchange agreements, and bring electricity access to communities along the transmission line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnvisioned as a transformative force, this project is the lifeline that will interconnect the destinies of our respective countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe importance of this initiative transcends borders, echoing the spirit of unity within the ECOWAS region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his remarks, WAPP Secretary-General, Mr Siengui Apollinaire KI, said that since its official launch in 2019, the project\u2019s deployment had continued with momentum in the countries involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the residents of our respective countries have followed with enthusiasm and great hope the progress of this project, and our commitment to achieving its goals remains unwavering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDuring the recent period, the North Core Project has recorded significant progress. Foundation, assembly, and lifting works for the lines have commenced, while fencing and leveling of substation sites are in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis on-the-ground realisation of all the previous work has undoubtedly boosted the energy of our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe team is more than ready to meet the challenge of constructing the 913 km of lines and the five substations of the project in accordance with the best practices and within the stipulated timeframe \u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The framework of WAPP, the governments of Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic and Togo have collaborated to develop a regional interconnection project known as the 330 kv WAPP North Core Project.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Abuja, Jan. 14, 2024: The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Dr Sule Abdulaziz, says the West African Power Pool (WAPP) \u201cNorth Core Project \u201d will accelerate electricity sufficiency in the sub region. Abdulaziz, who is also the Executive Board Chairman of WAPP, said this on Friday at the 7th meeting of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[949],"tags":[143],"class_list":["post-55130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-economy","tag-electricity","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"yoast_head":"\n