THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has confirmed power restoration in some parts of northern states which witnessed power outages for two weeks as a result of the activities of vandals.
The transmission company which confirmed the restoration of Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 which was previously vandalised informed that bulk power transmission has been restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Plateu, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe states.
The power restoration confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 29, by the TCN’s general manager of public affairs, Ndidi Mbah.
The company disclosed that it restored bulk power supply through its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 as of 4:56 pm on Wednesday to some Northern states in Nigeria.
The restoration follows the completion of repairs on the vandalised section of the line.
Just last week, all the Nigerian northern states were thrown into overwhelming darkness raising concerns over its impact on economic activities within the region.
The ICIR reported that the disruption was due to the vandalisation of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, the major line that supplies electricity to the north.
The transmission line is a critical infrastructure that supplies power to the region.
TCN said, “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 vandalised 330kV transmission line two”
“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. TCN recognises 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 area affected by the incident”, she added.
Recall, while addressing journalists on Tuesday, October 29, the TCN’s managing director, Sule Abdulaziz assured that power would be restored to the northern states today.
He said, “As I am talking to you now, Line 1, which can carry 400 megawatts, is going to be ready between today and tomorrow. The second line is going to be ready latest on Sunday, November 3, 2024.”
Harrison Edeh is a journalist with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, always determined to drive advocacy for good governance through holding public officials and businesses accountable.