By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, on Wednesday night, disclosed that it had successfully restored bulk power supply through its 330KV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission Line 1 to seven northern states, following the repair of the line.

TCN, in a statement by General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed that repair works on the line were completed at 4:56 p.m., on Wednesday.

She stated that “With the restoration of this line, the Apir-Lafia 330kV transmission line 2 is now operational. 

“Also, bulk power transmission has been restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe states.

“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.

“In the meantime, teams of linesmen will re-patrol the 330kV Line 2 to ensure that no other sections are impacted as the repair works progress.

“We appreciate your patience and understanding as our engineers work diligently to restore the 330kV transmission line 2. 

“TCN recognizes the importance of electricity in our daily lives and is committed to ensuring that this line is repaired swiftly, thereby increasing the bulk power to the area affected by the incident,” she stated.

Fifteen northern states have been without grid power supply following attacks by bandits on the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines and vandal attacks on the Ugwuaji-Apir Transmission lines.