The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced restoration of power to seven states comprising Lafia (Nasarawa) , Makurdi (Benue), Jos (Plateau), Kaduna (Kaduna), Kano (Kano), Bauchi (Bauchi) and Gombe (Gombe) States.
The states had witnessed total darkness owing to the vandalisation of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line by insurgents.
The General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement signed and made available to Tribune Online said electricity supply was restored at 4:56 pm on Wednesday following the completion of repairs on the vandalised section of the line.
She however added that all hands are on deck to commence work on the second 330kV transmission line by the engineering team as soon as the site is secured for the safety of TCN personnel.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored bulk power supply through its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 as of 4:56 pm today, following the completion of repairs on the vandalized section of the line.
“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.
“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 affected area by the incident,” the statement concluded.
Credit: Nigerian Tribune