Engr. Mojeed Akintola-Akinbiyi, General Manager of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Lagos Branch, has said that leveraging Artificial Intelligence will significantly enhance the company’s operational efficiency.
Akintola-Akinbiyi made this statement at the second graduate induction ceremony for the 2023/2024 set of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa.
Speaking at the event on Friday, he highlighted the overall benefits of adopting AI in the operations of the Transmission Company of Nigeria. The induction ceremony featured a lecture titled “Nigeria’s Incessant Power System Collapse – Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Evaluation and Early Detection of Contributive Power Voltage Collapse.”
The event was organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Akure Branch.
Akintola-Akinbiyi explained that the integration of AI could enhance monitoring, fault detection, and system evaluation, while also preventing the frequent collapses of Nigeria’s national grid.
He stressed the importance of incorporating AI into the national grid to improve its performance and reduce recurrent failures. While acknowledging that the implementation of such technology would require significant initial investments, he pointed out that the long-term benefits would outweigh the costs.
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He identified several causes of grid collapse, including sudden fluctuations in frequency and voltage, human errors, sabotage of critical infrastructure, outdated equipment, and inadequate gas supply for power generation.
“In today’s global landscape, AI plays a pivotal role, prompting organisations and nations to develop policies and strategies for seamless integration. Nigeria must not lag behind,” he said.
Akintola-Akinbiyi also called for stronger collaboration between engineers and AI experts to improve power system reliability across the country.
Earlier in his remarks, Professor Temi Ologunorisa, Vice-Chancellor of the university, congratulated the inductees and urged them to uphold engineering ethics and prioritise professionalism over material gain for national development.
In a similar vein, Engr. Oluwaseun Adeyeye, Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Akure Branch, encouraged the graduates to pursue continuous learning, maintain high engineering standards, and embrace innovation to solve real-world challenges.
Professor Titus Ajewole, Dean of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, urged the inductees to explore emerging technologies and use them to shape the future of the engineering profession.
“Nigeria must reclaim its esteemed position among nations. I implore each of you to add value to the engineering profession and inspire future generations. We eagerly anticipate your achievements,” he said.
NAN
