By Stella Odueme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said that it has successfully energized the Ugwuaji – Makurdi – Jos 330kV transmission Line 2 on Thursday, 14th of November, 2024, at approximately 11.30am.
The development is meant to improve power supply to the North East and North West.
A statement by Ndidi Mbah,
General Manager, Public Affairs said that
TCN completed the repairs and stringing of damaged portions of the transmission line.
“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 can now pick more loads for onward distribution to customers within their franchise areas.”
Recall 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&2 on the same line route. Line 1 was repaired and restored earlier on October 30, 2024.
“The restoration of bulk power through line 2 means that both lines are now in circuit. Therefore, there will be substantial improvement of 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.”
