TCN, AfDB Advance Grid Stability Drive with Battery Energy Storage Validation Workshop
Oru Leonard
Abuja, June 8, 2026 — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has commenced a two-day Validation Workshop for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Feasibility Study aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electricity transmission network and improving grid stability.
The workshop, taking place in Abuja from June 8 to 9, 2026, brings together key stakeholders in the power sector to review and validate findings from the feasibility study, which is expected to guide the deployment of battery energy storage solutions across the country.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, called on stakeholders to actively participate in discussions to ensure that the outcomes reflect the realities and needs of Nigeria’s power sector.
Represented by the General Manager, Engineering, Engr. Mojeed Akintola, Abdulaziz described the initiative as both strategic and timely, noting that the country’s quest for a more reliable electricity supply requires innovative and sustainable solutions.
He explained that the Battery Energy Storage System project is a forward-looking intervention being implemented by TCN in partnership with AfDB to address system instability, improve grid balancing, and enhance the overall performance of the national transmission network.
According to him, the successful implementation of the project will contribute significantly to the modernization of Nigeria’s power infrastructure and support ongoing efforts to strengthen energy security.
In his remarks, the project’s Lead Consultant from AfDB, Prof. Tajudeen Humble Sikiru, urged participants to scrutinize every aspect of the policy and technical documents presented during the workshop.
He stressed the importance of a thorough validation process, emphasizing that the recommendations emerging from the exercise could play a critical role in shaping the future of Nigeria’s electricity sector.
The workshop is expected to produce a validated framework that will guide the deployment of battery energy storage technology as part of broader efforts to improve power system reliability and accelerate the country’s energy transition goals.
