JUST IN: COREN BLAMES LACK OF TRANSPARENCY AT TCN FOR REPEATED GRID FAILURES.
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has criticized the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a lack of transparency and structural integrity in its operations, blaming this for persistent national grid collapses. COREN President, Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, noted during a visit to the ICRC that TCN’s monopoly in design, maintenance, and repairs hinders independent investigations and accountability.
Key Points:
COREN criticizes TCN for centralized control of grid operations.
TCN’s dual role as operator and regulator described as “an aberration.”
FG’s action to split TCN welcomed as a step toward reform.
COREN raises alarm over funding cuts affecting its mandate.
COREN proposes a PPP model for its new headquarters in Abuja.
