JUST IN: TCN boosts power supply to four Discos

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an increase in bulk power supply to more states in the northern region of the country.

This improvement followed the successful energisation of the Ugwuaji–Makurdi–Jos 330kV Transmission Line 2.

TCN shared the update in a statement signed by the General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Thursday in Abuja.

As a result, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola Distribution Companies can now receive additional loads for further distribution to customers.

The 330kV Ugwuaji–Apir transmission lines had been out of service since 21 October 2024 due to vandalism of the 330kV double circuit transmission Line 1 & 2 along the same route. Line 1 was repaired and restored earlier on 30 October 2024.

A month ago, vandals caused significant damage to two towers along the 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission Lines 1 and 2 and the Ugwuaji–Apir line.

This incident led to a major blackout across 17 states, with Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, and Katsina being the worst affected.

Updating on the situation, the general manager stated that engineers had completed repairs and re-stringing of damaged sections of the transmission line earlier today, enabling onward distribution.

The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has successfully energised the Ugwuaji–Makurdi–Jos 330kV Transmission Line 2 today, 14 November 2024, at approximately 11:50 am.

“TCN completed repairs and re-stringing of damaged portions of the transmission line earlier today, allowing our engineers to energise the line. Currently, Apir and Jos Transmission Substations are receiving loads.

“As expected, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola Distribution Companies can now collect more loads for onward distribution to customers within their franchise areas.

“The restoration of bulk power via Line 2 means that both lines are now in operation. This will result in substantial improvement of power supply to the North East and North West regions.”

The company also expressed appreciation for “the patience and understanding of electricity customers in the northern axis who were affected by the incident.”