Nigeria Hits 5,000MW Power Generation Mark

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that Nigeria has for the first time in the history of her electricity generation profile, generated about 5,074 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
The TCN, through its System Operator department, announced this new milestone on Wednesday in Abuja.
It stated in a statement from its Deputy General Manager, Public Affairs, Clement Ezeolisah, that it was pleased to announce the attainment of the new record peak generation of 5,074.7MW as well as the highest maximum daily energy of 109,372 megawatts hour (MWH) which it transmitted across to electricity distribution companies in the country.
The new marks were attained on February 2, 2016, the TCN explained, adding that it happened at 9.30p.m.
"The System Operator, TCN, is pleased to announce the attainment of a new record peak generation of 5,074.7MW and also the highest maximum daily energy wheeled nationwide of 109,372MWH on February 2, 2016," the statement said.