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'Seun Ibukun-Oni, Abuja
DAILY COURIER - In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s power sector, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country’s electricity generation reached a new peak of 5,713.60 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. This achievement marks the highest level of power generation recorded in the country since 2021 and underscores ongoing efforts to improve the nation’s energy infrastructure.
According to the TCN, the new peak was recorded at 21:30 hours on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record of 5,543.20MW set on February 14, 2025, by 170.40MW. The company also confirmed that the entire 5,713MW generated was successfully transmitted, reflecting improved grid stability and efficiency.
While the new peak falls short of the all-time high of 5,801.60MW achieved on March 1, 2021, by 88MW, the TCN described the feat as a notable accomplishment. The company attributed the progress to sustained investments in grid infrastructure, enhanced operational practices, and increased collaboration among stakeholders in the power sector.
In addition to the generation milestone, the TCN reported a new record for maximum daily energy delivered. On March 4, 2025, the country achieved a total of 125,542.06 megawatt-hours (MWh), surpassing the previous record of 125,159.48MWh set on February 14, 2025, by 382.58MWh. This represents the highest daily energy ever transmitted in the history of Nigeria’s electricity industry.
The TCN emphasized that these achievements are a testament to the gradual but steady improvements in the power sector. “The new peak generation and maximum daily energy records demonstrate the progress being made in strengthening Nigeria’s power infrastructure and ensuring reliable electricity supply to homes and businesses,” the company stated in its announcement.
The latest data comes as a boost to Nigeria’s efforts to address its longstanding power challenges. Despite being Africa’s largest economy, the country has struggled with inadequate electricity supply, which has hindered economic growth and development. The new records suggest that recent reforms and investments in the sector are beginning to yield positive results.
Industry experts have welcomed the news but caution that more work is needed to sustain the momentum. “While this is a commendable achievement, Nigeria must continue to invest in generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure to meet the growing demand for electricity,” said an energy analyst. “The focus should also be on renewable energy sources to diversify the energy mix and ensure long-term sustainability.”
The Nigerian government has set ambitious targets for the power sector, including increasing generation capacity and expanding access to electricity for millions of citizens who still lack reliable power. The TCN’s latest figures provide a glimmer of hope that these goals are within reach.
As Nigeria celebrates this milestone, stakeholders are calling for sustained efforts to build on the progress and address remaining challenges. With continued investment and collaboration, the country aims to achieve a more stable and efficient power sector that can drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
