The Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed that bulk power supply has been restored to parts of Northern Nigeria after weeks of blackout. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
According to TCN , electricity was restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States around 4:56 pm on Wednesday after the 330 kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line. The company stated that its engineers were working to commence repair of the second vandalized 330 kilovolt to continue restoration of power across other northern parts of Nigeria .
'As restoration efforts continue, with the TCN engineering team preparing to commence work on the second 330kV transmission line. All necessary materials for the repairs are on hand, and work will begin as soon as the site is secured for the safety of our personnel to the affected sections of the vandalized 330kV transmission line two.
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