BY AKUDORO GLORIA
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it will begin repair works this morning on Ugwuaji-Apir 330kV Double Circuit transmission line after linemen discovered fault area at about 5pm Wednesday evening.
In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Manager, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN stated that the fault area of the transmission line which measures about one span, was found to be a snapped 330kV transmission line located in the swampy forest of Igumale in Benue State.
To begin repair works, TCN said arrangements are already ongoing to mobilize equipment and materials that would be moved to the site of the incident.
The company explained that due to the swampy nature of the terrain, a bulldozer and other materials would be required for the repair works from its Enugu Regional office to the site of the incident.
It was also added that a Hiab vehicle would also be moved to Igumale to help TCN properly tension the transmission line.
“Recall that on Monday, October 21 2024, the 215KM Uguwaji – Apir Double Circuit transmission line tripped due to fault, causing forced power outage across the North East and North West and parts of the North Central regions of the nation. Previous attempts by two dispatched teams to locate the cause of the forced outage were unsuccessful until this evening.
“TCN is committed to promptly addressing the situation and is urgently organizing the necessary materials for the repair work. We appreciate the patience of the government and electricity customers in the affected states, please bear with us,” it stated.