TCN has restored bulk power supply through the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132 kilovolt (kV) transmission line in Bayelsa state.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has restored bulk power supply through the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132 kilovolt transmission line in Bayelsa state.following the destruction of 13 transmission towers along the transmission line by vandals.65 percent of the vandalised transmission line towers.
“A final inspection of work done, was conducted on November 28, 2024, by a team of TCN engineers, led by the Port Harcourt Region General Manager, Engr. Emmanuel Akpa. According to TCN, the initiative aims to educate local communities on the consequences of vandalism and theft of power infrastructure.
“These efforts are part of broader measures to prevent future incidents of large-scale vandalism, which left Bayelsa State in total blackout since July 29, 2024.“The economic losses incurred by residents, as well as the significant financial burden on TCN to restore the towers, have been substantial.”
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