TCN MD Commends Power Sector Communications Team for Sustained Commitment ..... Calls for Unified Messaging to Build Public Trust

MD/CEO of TCN, Engr Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz with members of the PSCT led by the Chairman of the Team and Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Power on Media, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, after their bi-monthly meeting in Abuja. 

..... Emphasizes that coordinated and streamlined communication is not only vital for aligning sector-wide messaging but also critical to fostering public trust and confidence in the industry.

The bi-monthly meeting of the Power Sector Communications Team (PSCT) which comprises of the various Heads of Corporate Communications from government-owned organizations across the Nigerian power sector value chain, took place today, 11th August 2025, at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) headquarters in Abuja. 

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, while welcoming PSCT Team, commended them for sustaining their commitment to collaboration across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). He emphasized that coordinated and streamlined communication is not only vital for aligning sector-wide messaging but also critical to fostering public trust and confidence in the industry.

Hon. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser Strategic Communications and Media to the Minister of Power making a point during the PSCT meeting 

Engr. Abdulaziz noted that as Heads of Corporate Communications of government-owned companies across the power sector value chain, members of the PSCT bear a unique responsibility which they must diligently pursue to foster a more holistic understanding of efforts of the federal Government in improving the nation’s power sector. He stated that although numerous positive developments are ongoing, such as project completions, strengthened infrastructure, and implemented reforms, these achievements may go unnoticed if not effectively communicated to the public.

He emphasized that the most effective way for the team to achieve its communication objectives is for every member to have a clear understanding of both the activities and progress of the company they represent, as well as those of the companies represented by other team members. He noted that such mutual understanding is essential for the PSCT to speak with one voice, deliver consistent messages, and present the sector’s narrative in a manner that builds public confidence.

Speaking on behalf of the PSCT, the Chairman of the Team and Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Power on Media, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, expressed appreciation to TCN for hosting the meeting and thanked the MD/CEO for his support of the team, while pledging the PSCT’s determination to strengthen communication within the power sector.

Participants equally reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration, affirming that effective communication is essential for accurate public information, improved service delivery, and enhanced perception of the sector.

The PSCT comprises Heads of Corporate Communications and Public Relations from government-owned organizations across the Nigerian power sector value chain. It serves as a platform for harmonizing messages, sharing sector updates, and coordinating media engagements to promote transparency and keep the public adequately informed about developments within the industry. The gathering brought together reaffirming their shared commitment to fostering collaboration and delivering consistent, transparent messaging to the public.