Thursday, October 31, 2024 - The Transmission
Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced the successful restoration of bulk power
supply through the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 on Wednesday, October
30, at 4:56 pm, following the completion of repairs on a vandalized section. In
a statement issued by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the restored line has
brought electricity back to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and
Gombe states, alleviating an extended power outage across the northern region.
The Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 is now fully operational as TCN
engineers prepare to begin repairs on a second damaged 330kV line. “All
necessary materials for repairs are ready, and work will start as soon as the
site is secured,” the TCN statement read, emphasizing that engineers and
linesmen are actively re-patrolling the 330kV line to identify any additional
issues.
The recent outage, which affected the transmission lines between Benue,
Enugu, Shiroro, and Kaduna, had left residents in Kano, Gombe, Kebbi, Jos,
Kaduna, Benue, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Yobe states
without electricity for over a week. A viral video captured excited residents
in Kaduna celebrating in the streets following the return of power.
TCN expressed appreciation for the public's patience and reaffirmed its
commitment to restoring the full capacity of the northern transmission lines,
recognizing the essential role of electricity in the region.
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