The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has assured governors of North-East states that electricity will be restored to the region by May 27, 2024, as previously committed. This assurance was communicated in a circular signed by TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, on Tuesday.
TCN reported that its team is actively rebuilding the four towers destroyed by vandals in the region. Mbah requested patience as the reconstruction progresses, highlighting efforts to accelerate fabrication processes of tower components by requiring contractors to install on-site machines.
In the circular, TCN reiterated its dedication to restoring power supply to the North Eastern axis of the country. The company emphasized its tireless efforts to rebuild the vandalized towers and appealed for understanding as work advances towards restoration.
To expedite the process, TCN insisted on the installation of on-site machines by contractors to increase the fabrication processes of tower components. The circular stated the expectation of power supply restoration by May 27, 2024, through a new 330kV transmission line, facilitating optimal distribution from TCN substations by Yola and Jos DisCos.
Earlier in April, TCN reported vandalism of four towers on the Jos–Gombe 330kV transmission line. According to Mbah, despite attempts to restore the line, it tripped again, leading to TCN operators tracing and rectifying the fault, discovering the vandalized towers in the process.
Vandalism of electricity infrastructures remains a challenge in Nigeria, causing prolonged power outages. TCN reported five incidents of vandalism in February alone, emphasizing that such acts constitute sabotage and urging security operatives and host communities to collaborate in apprehending the culprits.
In response to the incidents, TCN is mobilizing efforts for repair works on the affected facilities. Mbah reiterated the company’s commitment to combating vandalism and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of electricity to affected areas.