Relief for Millions as Electricity is Restored in 7 Key Northern States After Weeks of Darkness

• Electricity was finally restored in some parts of northern Nigeria where residents have had to deal with power outage for weeks
• The TCN announced that power was restored in seven of the states including Kaduna and Kano after major infrastructural repairs were carried
• The power company added that teams of linesmen will conduct additional patrols to verify that no other sections are affected as repair efforts proceed

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the restoration of bulk electricity supply to parts of Northern Nigeria, ending a prolonged blackout.

According to TCN, power was reinstated through the 330 kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line I at 4:56 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30.

This information was disclosed in a statement by Ndidi Mbah, TCN's General Manager of Public Affairs, in Abuja on Thursday.

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Blackout in the north

It would be recalled that about 17 states in northern Nigeria faced a prolonged power outage lasting several weeks.

This blackout was triggered by a critical 330kV transmission line fault between Benue and Enugu states, causing significant disruptions to daily life and business activities.

Earlier, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, had suggested that power would be restored to these affected northern states within five days.

Concerned by the unfortunate incident, President Bola Tinubu instructed Adelabu to prioritize the restoration of electricity across these states and to work on long-term measures to prevent future interruptions.

TCN reconnects seven states

The company reported that electricity supply has resumed in Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States after completing repairs on the damaged section of the Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line.

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Mbah added that with this restoration, the Apir-Lafia 330 kV transmission line 2 is now active, allowing bulk power transmission to these areas once again.

Mbah said:

“As 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.

“Work will begin as soon as the site is secured for the safety of TCN’s personnel to the affected sections of the vandalised 330kV transmission line II."

She further mentioned that, in the interim, teams of linesmen will conduct additional patrols on the 330 kV line II to verify that no other sections are affected as repair efforts proceed.

TCN expressed gratitude to those impacted for their patience and understanding while its engineers worked tirelessly to restore the 330 kV transmission line II.

The company also acknowledged the vital role electricity plays in the daily lives of Nigerians and emphasized its commitment to completing repairs promptly to boost bulk power supply to the areas impacted by the incident.

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Kaduna residents celebrate as electricity returns

In related news, Legit.ng reported that joyous celebrations erupted on the streets of Kaduna after electricity was finally restored following a nine-day blackout.

A viral video posted by X user @Imranmuhdz captured residents chanting "Nepa, Nepa tadawo" in Hausa, expressing their excitement over the return of power.

The development brought much-needed relief to residents, who had endured days without electricity.

Source: Legit.ng