The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that the ongoing repairs to the damaged transmission line that led to a blackout in northern Nigeria will be completed by Sunday, 3 November 2024.
It noted, however, that alternative measures have been implemented to transmit 400 megawatts to certain areas within the next 24 hours.
The Managing Director of TCN, Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed this development at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, updating Nigerians on efforts to restore electricity to the northern region.
On 22 October, TCN reported a power outage in the north-east, north-west, and parts of north-central Nigeria after the 330-kilovolt Ugwuaji–Apir double circuit transmission lines 1 and 2 tripped.
In addition, TCN reported that the Shiroro-Kaduna line had been vandalised, leading to reduced bulk electricity supply to Kaduna, Kano, and other major cities in the north.
Two days later, TCN stated that a snapped 330kv transmission line in the swampy forest of Igumale, Benue State, further contributed to the blackout.
On Monday, TCN explained that insecurity had delayed repairs but assured it was working tirelessly to restore the bulk power supply.
