The nation has been rescued from a major system collapse as a result of the intervention of workers of Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN.
The Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Mr. Don Priestman who confirmed the development stated that the development was supposed to take place on May 12, this year if not for the intervention of key staff. Priestman said at an event organised to recognise the personnel in Abuja that management has introduced a reward package for diligent, resourceful and dedicated staff, who help in the achievement of set corporate goals.
He commended the 10 staff of System Operations Sector of TCN who through their initiative, decisiveness, coordinated efforts, innovation and courage prevented an imminent system collapse on Sunday, 12th May, 2013, which could have caused great national economic loss.
The commended staff are Messrs L.O. Kanwi, P.E. Attah, A. Ogunleye, J.B. Ishaniyi from the National Control Centre (NCC) Osogbo; Mr. I.D. Abubakar from Area Control Center Osogbo; Messrs A.Y. Kure and A. Odihi from Kaduna Transmission Station as well as Messrs R.F. Olaleye, T.A. Oke, and K.O. Ambali from Ikeja-West Transmission Station.
The General Manager (Public Affairs) of TCN, Mr. Dave Ifabiyi, said in a statement that the CEO, Mr. Don Priestman, at the commendation ceremony, said that with the takeover of TCN Management by Manitoba Hydro International management contractor, a new phase in power sector has begun which will place more emphasis on transfer of skill, staff training and adequate reward for outstanding performance.
National Mirror