- Safiu Kehinde
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the completion of eight 132kV and 33kV towers and the restoration of power to Abuja substations.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday.
According to the statement. the Abuja Distribution Company can now provide normal electricity supply following the conclusion of the two-work relocation work on the towers along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line (Southern Expressway route).
Recall that on January 3, the company had announced the relocation of the towers due to the Federal Capital Development Authority’s road dualisation project.
The relocation, which commenced on the 6th of January, saw Abuja residents endure two week of power outage.
Several governmental and private institutions were also affected by the development.
NPO reported that some of the affected areas include Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp.
TCN, however, commended the residents and other electricity consumers in the affected areas for their patience and understanding.
The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria is pleased to announce the restoration of full bulk power to its 132/33kV Apo Transmission Substation, effective Thursday, January 23, 2025.
“This restoration follows the successful relocation of eight 132kV and 33kV towers along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line (Southern Expressway route), necessitated by the Federal Capital Development Agency’s Road dualization project along the Apo axis.
“The two-week relocation work, which commenced on Monday, January 6, 2025, involved dismantling, and reconstructing the towers, as well as restringing power cables.
“With the restoration of full bulk power, Abuja DisCo can now provide normal electricity supply from the substation to its customers in the affected areas, ending the previous load rationing.
“TCN appreciates the patience and understanding of the affected electricity consumers during this period.”