The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has hosted science students of Divine Wisdom Educational Institute, Benin City, on an educational tour of its substation in the Benin Transmission Region to expose them to electricity transmission operations.
The visit, held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, provided the students with firsthand experience of how electricity is transmitted across the country.
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Led by their Physics teacher, Mr Meshack Odjugo, the students were taken around the facility by TCN engineers, who explained the functions of key equipment, including transformers, switchgears, circuit breakers and transmission towers.
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They were also introduced to the personal protective equipment used by engineers and briefed on the health and safety regulations guiding operations within substations.
The Principal Manager, Transmission, Engr. Matthew Ealefoh, and his team explained TCN’s role in the electricity value chain and responded to questions from the students on the daily operations of the facility.
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The school management expressed appreciation to TCN for the opportunity, noting that the exposure would broaden the students’ understanding of electricity transmission and inspire them to pursue careers in electrical engineering and other energy-related fields.
The educational visit highlights the importance of practical learning and industry engagement in encouraging young people to explore careers in science, technology and engineering.