The Community of Advocacy for Optimistic Influence Initiative (NAPII) has urged stakeholders to train warning and accountability in discussions relating to the Transmission Firm of Nigeria (TCN), emphasizing the necessity to assist essential nationwide establishments.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, NAPII Government Secretary, Comr. William Bassey, stated the session was convened to “set the file straight” on current allegations questioning TCN’s operations and management.
He described the electrical energy transmission system because the spine of Nigeria’s energy provide, connecting technology firms to distribution networks throughout the nation.
Whereas recognizing the rights of labour organizations and different stakeholders to lift considerations, Bassey cautioned that public allegations made exterior established institutional channels may undermine belief within the essential nationwide utility.
He careworn that procurement, administration, and operational choices at TCN are ruled by regulatory frameworks overseen by the Federal Ministry of Energy and different authorities, guaranteeing transparency, accountability, and compliance.
Highlighting the operational challenges of sustaining transmission belongings throughout the nation, together with troublesome terrains, Bassey referred to as on stakeholders to permit TCN administration to hold out its mandate with out distraction.
He urged a patriotic and constructive strategy, advocating dialogue, evidence-based discussions, and institutional engagement over public confrontation.
“Our place is straightforward and clear: nationwide establishments central to the functioning of our economic system have to be supported, strengthened, and constructively scrutinized via correct channels—not weakened by wild allegations that will distort public notion,” he stated.
Bassey concluded by reaffirming NAPII’s dedication to selling transparency, accountable advocacy, and balanced public engagement in advancing Nigeria’s growth objectives.