The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it would commence repair work today on faulty Ugwuaji – Apir 330kV Double Circuit transmission line, preventing bulk power supply to the northern region of the country.
TCN’s General Manager, Mrs Ndidi Mbah who disclosed this in a statement issued late on Wednesday, said a team of linesmen from the company discovered the fault at about 5pm yesterday, in the Igumale area of Benue State.
She explained that the fault area of the transmission line, which measures about one span, was found to be a snapped 330kV transmission line located in the swampy forest of Igumale.
Mrs Mbah said, having made the discovery, arrangements are already ongoing to mobilise equipment and materials that would be moved to the site of the incident to enable TCN commence repair works.
She said, due to the difficult and swampy nature of the terrain, TCN would require to move a bulldozer and other materials for the repair works from Enugu Regional office of TCN to the site of the incident.
The GM said, a Hiab vehicle would also be moved to Igumale to help TCN properly tension the transmission line.
Recall that on Monday, 21st of October, 2024, the 215KM Uguwaji – Apir Double Circuit transmission line tripped due to fault, causing forced power outage across the North East and North West and parts of the North Central regions of the nation.
Previous attempts by two dispatched teams to locate the cause of the forced outage were unsuccessful until this evening.
While affirming the TCN’s commitment to promptly addressing the situation, Mrs Mbah appreciated the patience of the government and electricity customers in the affected states.
