Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful restoration of power supply to seven northern states via its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line one.
Gatekeepers News reports that in Wednesday, Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s general manager of public affairs, reported that power was restored at 4:56 PM following the completion of repairs on a vandalized section of the transmission line.
With this restoration, the Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 has also become operational, facilitating bulk power transmission to the states of Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe.
“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 will begin as soon as the site is secured for the safety of our personnel to the affected sections of the vandalized 330kV transmission line two,” Mbah said.
“In the meantime, teams of linesmen will 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.”
Mbah said the company recognises the importance of electricity in the daily lives of Nigerians, assuring that the line will be repaired swiftly, thereby increasing the bulk power to areas affected by the incident.
