The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, on Thursday, announced that it has successfully energized the Ugwuaji – Apir 330kV transmission Line 2 25 days after it was vandalized.
NewsNGR recalls that the 330kV Ugwuaji – Apir transmission lines had been out of service since October 21st, 2024, due to the vandalism of the 330kV double circuit transmission lines 1 and 2.
TCN in a statement issued by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in Abuja, said the Apir and Jos Transmission Substations have picked loads.
It added that the Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola Distribution Companies would pick more loads for onward distribution to customers within their franchise areas.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has successfully energized the Ugwuaji – Apir 330kV transmission Line 2 today, 14th of November, 2024, at approximately 11.50 am.
“TCN completed the repairs and stringing of damaged portions of the transmission line earlier today, enabling our engineers to energize the line. Presently, Apir and Jos Transmission Substations have picked loads.
“Expectedly, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola Distribution Companies will now pick more loads for onward distribution to customers within their franchise areas.
“The restoration of bulk power through line 2 means that both lines are now in the circuit. Therefore, there will be substantial improvement in power supply to the North East and North West.
“We appreciate the patience and understanding of electricity customers in the Northern axis, who were affected by the incident’’, the statement stated.