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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that it has successfully reinstated bulk power supply through the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1. Repairs on the previously vandalized section were completed, allowing restoration at 4:56 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria provided the update in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, and shared with Channels the press.
“With the restoration of this line, the Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 is now operational, also, bulk power transmission has been restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States.
“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,” the statement read in part.
It was pointed out that, while repair efforts are underway, teams of linesmen will actively patrol the 330kV line 2 to verify that no other segments are affected during this critical period.
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“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,” it added.
For over a week, the northern region has been plunged into darkness due to a power outage triggered by the tripping of the 330kV circuit transmission line that links Benue and Enugu. The situation has raised concerns among locals regarding the reliability of the power supply.
The transmission line between Shiroro and Kaduna was also affected, affecting Kano, Gombe, Kebbi, Jos, Kaduna, Benue, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Kwara, Nasarawa and Yobe.