The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that it successfully restored bulk power supply through the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 at 4:56 pm on Wednesday, following the completion of repairs on a vandalized section of the line.
This update was shared in a statement signed by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah on Wednesday.
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“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 noted that, in the meantime, teams of linesmen will re-patrol the 330kV Line 2 to ensure that no additional sections are affected as repair work continues.
“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.
The northern region has been without electricity for more than a week following a power outage reportedly caused by the tripping of the 330kV transmission line between Benue and Enugu.
Additionally, the transmission line between Shiroro and Kaduna was impacted, leaving areas like Kano, Gombe, Kebbi, Jos, Kaduna, Benue, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Yobe without power.
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