The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN 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 today in Abuja, updating Nigerians on efforts to restore electricity to the northern region.
Recall 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.
Providing an update, the TCN MD said the company had deployed its engineers to complete the restoration and is set to distribute approximately 500 to 600 megawatts to the northern region by Sunday.
