TCN Announces Partial Power Restoration In Northern Nigeria

TCN Announces Partial Power Restoration In Northern NigeriaThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that bulk power supply has been restored to parts of Northern Nigeria after weeks of blackout.

In a statement on Wednesday, TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah announced that electricity was reinstated in Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States at 4:56 PM, following repairs to the 330 kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line.

TCN reported that its engineers are now preparing to repair a second vandalized 330kV line to further restore power across additional northern regions. “The Transmission Company of Nigeria has successfully restored bulk power supply through the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1. With this restoration, the Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 is operational, enabling bulk power transmission to these states,” the statement read.

The company added that repair efforts will continue, with materials ready for the second transmission line as soon as the site is secured for the safety of personnel. “In the meantime, our teams will re-patrol the 330kV line 2 to ensure no other sections are impacted during the repair works,” TCN stated.

Earlier reports indicated that power had been restored to four states on Wednesday. This development follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to address the blackout affecting Northern Nigeria.

Northern states have been without power since October 21, 2024, due to insurgents vandalizing the Shiroro-Kaduna Transmission Line, prompting calls for Adelabu’s resignation.

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