The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored electricity supply to seven northern states affected by the recent transmission lines vandalization.
Recall that President Tinubu after summoning the Minister of Power, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu had ordered for swift actions to be taken to remedy the situation.
In a statement yesterday the TCN GM, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah RLregeaked that the agency has successfully restored bulk power supply through its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 as of 4:56 pm yesterday, following the completion of repairs on the vandalised section of the line.
The agency further revealed that with the restoration of this line, the Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 is now operational while 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 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,” the statement read.