The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has successfully restored bulk power supply to Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States. The development comes after nine days of blackout in Northern Nigeria.
TCN said electricity supply was restored to the affected states following the completion of repairs on the vandalised section of the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 as of 4:56 pm on Wednesday. TCN general manager (Public Affairs), Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Wednesday night, said with the restoration of the line, the Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 is now operational.
However, said restoration efforts were continuing, 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,” TCN spokesperson stated.
