The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday confirmed that bulk power supply had been restored to some parts of Northern Nigeria after weeks of blackout even as it restated its commitment to end power supply blackout in the region in the days ahead.
In a statement issued by the company’s General Manager Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN disclosed that it had restored bulk power supply through its 330 Kilo Volt (kV) Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line I as at 4:56 pm on Wednesday to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States following the completion of repairs on the vandalised section of the transmission line.
She clarified: “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.
“Work will begin as soon as the site is secured for the safety of TCN’s personnel to the affected sections of the vandalised 330kV transmission line II.
“In the meantime, teams of linesmen will re-patrol the 330kV line II to ensure that no other sections are impacted as the repair works progress,” Mbah added.
The spokesperson expressed the company board and management’s appreciation to consumers for their understanding during the days of blackout in the region, assuring that TCN’s engineers are working to restore the 330kV transmission line II in line with the government’s directive.
