TCN HOSTS FIRST FEMALE STAFF FORUM

TCN HOSTS FIRST FEMALE STAFF FORUM

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has charged its female staff to project professionalism, confidence, and discipline to strengthen their workplace impact.

At TCN’s first all-female staff forum held in Abuja recently, Executive Director, HR and Corporate Services, Mrs. Abiodun Afolabi Fadahunsi, said professional presence reflects “competence, credibility, and character” shown daily at work.

“As women, we must speak with clarity and confidence—whether in the control room, on site, or in management meetings,” she said. “This is not about competition but about strengthening our collective impact as women in TCN.”

Fadahunsi urged staff to build professional confidence across technical and administrative roles, maintain appropriate dress, practise effective communication, respect organisational structure, and remain dependable. She also stressed integrity, visibility, and continuous development.

General Manager, Legal, Mrs. Fatima Muhtar, said appearance shapes first impressions. “A polished look communicates confidence before you speak. Keep it simple, clean, and professional,” she said in her presentation, _Dressing Right: The Power of Corporate Appearance_.

General Manager, Medical, Dr. Agatha Edet-Ademiluyi, linked health to productivity. “You power the nation; now power yourself,” she said, urging balanced nutrition, exercise, medical check-ups, and work breaks to prevent burnout.

Other speakers included GM, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, on respect and workplace relationships; GM, Monitoring and Evaluation, Engr. Mrs. Jane Okemini, on transparency and accountability; and GM, Corporate Security, Mrs. Jamila Tani, on workplace security.

Also present were GM, ICT, Mrs. Oludade Morie Omolola, and GM, Audit, Mrs. Lubabatu Balaraba Yusuf, alongside female staff from TCN Headquarters.

The forum forms part of TCN’s drive for gender inclusion and professional excellence.