The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored bulk power supply through its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 to some states in the northern region of the country.
TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah who disclosed the development in a statement issued late on Wednesday said, the power was restored around 4:56 pm today, following the completion of repairs on the vandalized section of the line.
Recall that while addressing journalists on Tuesday, the TCN’s Managing Director, Engr. Sule Abdullaziz assured that power would be restored back to the northern states today.
He said, “As I am talking to you now, Line 1, which can carry 400 megawatts, is going to be ready between today and tomorrow. The second line is going to be ready latest on Sunday, November 3, 2024.”
Meanwhile, Mrs Mbah disclosed that with the restoration of the line, the Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 is now operational, as bulk power transmission has been restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States.
The GM said, as restoration efforts continue, with the TCN engineering team preparing to commence work on the second 330kV transmission line, all necessary materials for the repairs are on hand, and work would begin as soon as the site is secured for the safety of the company’s personnel to the affected sections of the vandalized 330kV transmission line two.
In the meantime, she said, the teams of linesmen would re-patrol the 330kV line 2 to ensure that no other sections are impacted as the repair works progress.
“We appreciate your patience and understanding as our engineers work diligently to restore the 330kV transmission line 2.
“TCN recognizes the importance of electricity in our daily lives and is committed to ensuring that this line is repaired swiftly, thereby increasing the bulk power to the affected area by the incident,” she said.
