Blackout in northern Nigeria: Widespread celebration as power is restored in some states

• Residents of some northern states would heave a sigh of relief as electricity has been successfully restored
• Reports on Wednesday disclosed that electricity has been supplied to Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue states under the Jos Electricity Distribution franchise
• About 17 states in the region experienced a blackout for the past 10 days due to the tripping of a crucial 330kV transmission line between Benue and Enugu states, severely affecting daily life and businesses

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Electricity has been restored in four states under the Jos Electricity Distribution franchise – Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue.

The power was restored at approximately 7:20 pm. on Wednesday. Our correspondent reports that residents of Jos, Plateau capital, erupted into jubilation when light was restored.

Daily Trust reports that for the past 10 days, several northern states have been plunged into darkness following the tripping of the 330kV transmission line between Benue and Enugu states.

Consequently, residents of the affected states lamented the severe impact of the blackout on their daily lives and business.

Source: Legit.ng