By ABAH ADAH, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has restored bulk power supply through the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV transmission line, having successfully replaced towers and conductors earlier vandalised.
According to a statement signed by TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the restoration of the installations took place at about 8am on 30th November, 2024, following the successful reconstruction of collapsed towers and restringing of vandalised conductors by TCN contractors and confirmation by TCN engineers.
The transmission company also disclosed that discussions were underway with stakeholders in Bayelsa and Rivers States to implement a comprehensive community engagement programme towards securing the public assets.
“This initiative seeks to educate local communities traversed by the transmission line on the consequences of vandalism and theft of power infrastructure.
“Additionally, the programme will involve appointing community representatives to oversee the security of power equipment in their areas.
“This approach aims to foster a sense of local ownership and accountability for the infrastructure,” TCN said.
Meanwhile, a follow-up statement circulated on Wednesday, also signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, announced that TCN Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, MD/CEO, Engr Sule Abdulaziz, is currently on an official visit to substations in Lagos State to inspect ongoing and recently completed projects.
The inspection tour, according to the statement started with a visit to the Otta 132/33kV transmission substation, which falls under the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, where a newly commissioned 100/125 MVA power transformer and an ongoing installation of a second 100/125MVA transformer were inspected.
