The Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed the restoration of power to seven northern states through its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line one.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the General Manager of Public Affairs of the TCN, Ndidi Mbah.
Mbah confirmed that power was restored at 4:56pm after repairs on the vandalised section of the line were completed.
She said with the restoration, the Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 is now also operational, enabling bulk power transmission to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe states.
She 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 vandalized 330kV transmission line two.
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“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.”
Mbah said the company recognises the importance of electricity in the daily lives of Nigerians, assuring that the line will be repaired swiftly, thereby increasing the bulk power to areas affected by the incident.
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