The Managing Director and CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz, announced that Nigeria provides 24-hour electricity to neighboring countries, including Togo and Benin, despite ongoing challenges within its domestic power supply system.

Abdulaziz confirmed that Nigeria supplies electricity continuously to Togo, Benin, and Niger, stating, "They get power from Nigeria on a 24-hour basis, and they are paying for it".

However, he acknowledged that not all Nigerians enjoy the same level of service. He explained that customers classified in Band A receive between 20 to 22 hours of electricity daily, while those in Band B and C receive 16 to 20 hours and 12 to 16 hours, respectively.

Looking ahead, Abdulaziz expressed optimism about achieving a consistent electricity supply across Nigeria within five years. "I am telling you we can get consistent power supply in less than five years," he asserted.

He clarified that system collapses are not solely the fault of TCN, as they can arise from various sectors including generation and distribution. "If there is a system collapse, it doesn’t mean all the problems are from TCN," he explained.

Abdulaziz also differentiated between TCN and the now-defunct National Electric Power Authority (NEPA), explaining that while NEPA managed generation, transmission, distribution, and marketing, TCN currently focuses only on transmission. He noted that many people still conflate TCN with NEPA, leading to misplaced blame.

Addressing infrastructure concerns, he lamented that much of the equipment used by TCN is outdated, with many items over 50 years old.

On the topic of electricity pricing, Abdulaziz argued that electricity in Nigeria remains relatively affordable compared to other African nations. "Electricity is now expensive in Nigeria; we feel it is expensive because we are getting it at a cheaper price," he stated.