The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an increase in bulk power supply to more states in the northern region of the country.
This improvement followed the successful energisation of the Ugwuaji–Makurdi–Jos 330kV Transmission Line 2.
TCN shared the update in a statement signed by the General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Thursday in Abuja.
As a result, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola Distribution Companies can now receive additional loads for further distribution to customers.
The 330kV Ugwuaji–Apir transmission lines had been out of service since 21 October 2024 due to vandalism of the 330kV double circuit transmission Line 1 & 2 along the same route. Line 1 was repaired and restored earlier on 30 October 2024.
A month ago, vandals caused significant damage to two towers along the 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission Lines 1 and 2 and the Ugwuaji–Apir line.
This incident led to a major blackout across 17 states, with Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, and Katsina being the worst affected.