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TCN Seeks Sustained Investment In Grid Expansion
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has sought for sustained investment in the ongoing grid rehabilitation and expansion programme across the country, so as to produce lasting impact in the country.
This is even as it disclosed the commissioning into service, three new 132/33kV power Transformers at Calabar, Uyo, while a 30MVA transformer was replaced with a 100MVA at Alimosho Transmission Substation in Lagos.
The commission disclosed this in a statement issued and signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mba in Abuja, yesterday
It stressed that the only way the company’s efforts at rehabilitating and expanding the grid can produce maximum benefit to the nation is if a corresponding investment is made in the various distribution networks across the country.
It noted that the inherent inadequacies in the distribution networks are limiting the amount of power delivered to electricity end-users on daily basis.
“This problem must be addressed with very significant investments in the distribution network,” the statement read in part.
However, the commission pledged to continue its grid expansion network as mapped out in its Transmission rehabilitation and expansion programme.
“The objective is to stabilise the Grid, expand and put necessary redundancy in line with N-1 international standard,” the statement reads.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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