TCN Begins Upgrade Of Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV Line, Sensitises Affected Communities
By Sunday Etuka
Ahead of the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have carried out a sensitization programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in Abia, Imo and Anambra Communities.
TCN disclosed in a statement on Saturday by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, that the sensitization exercise, which took place from January 6 to 8, 2026, covered twelve local government areas along the transmission line corridor in Abia, Imo and Anambra States.
The statement revealed that while speaking during the programme, the Project Manager, Engineer (Mrs) Omobola Sobo explained that the AfDB-funded project involves upgrading the existing Alaoji–Onitsha transmission line to a quad circuit configuration using advanced quad conductors.
She noted that the upgrade would more than double the line’s capacity, thereby improving electricity supply reliability and meeting growing consumer demand.
According to the statement, the Assistant General Manager, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Mr. Aromeh Adole emphasized that the sensitization exercise was a critical step ahead of the planned payment of compensation to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and the clearing of the Right of Way (RoW) for the safe execution of the reconstruction project. This, he stressed, is to ensure public safety within the transmission line corridor during the construction exercise.
He further assured that all affected property owners would receive appropriate compensation in line with approved guidelines, following the completion of the final verification process.
To ensure smooth project execution, TCN said it would collaborate with PGM Nigeria Limited (The RAP Implementation Consultant) to implement the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for PAPs and facilitate the clearing of the transmission RoW under the AfDB-funded initiative.
