The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored electricity transmission through the Aba–Itu 132kV line and Kumbotso 132kV Transmission Substation, bringing relief to electricity consumers in parts of Akwa Ibom and Kano.
The Aba–Itu line was restored at 7:53 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, after a fault disrupted supply from 1:02 p.m. on Saturday.
Following repairs by TCN’s maintenance crew, the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company resumed power offtake for distribution to customers in Uyo, Eket, Ekim and Itu.
In Kano, TCN completed preventive maintenance at the Kumbotso substation at 5:17 p.m. on Sunday.
The exercise covered a 60MVA transformer, its earthing transformer and switchgear equipment, while also supporting the replacement of a faulty 33kV Gaida feeder circuit breaker.
Power supply has since resumed to the Dangote, Gaida and Spanish 2 feeders, enabling Kano Electricity Distribution Company to restore distribution to customers around the Sharada Industrial Zone.
Meanwhile, TCN has announced planned maintenance at the Delta 132/33kV Transmission Substation on Tuesday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The exercise will affect the 132kV Ughelli/Effurun line bay and temporarily disrupt BEDC’s ability to supply customers in Enerhen, Sapele, Osubi, Effurun, PTI, PSML, Refinery 1 and 2, Warri and surrounding areas.
TCN apologised for the inconvenience and assured consumers that the maintenance is aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of the transmission network.
