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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has suspended the planned power outage on Osogbo/Akure and Ado-Ekiti 132KV lines.

The outage was earlier scheduled for two months according to the BEDC Electricity Plc (BEDC)

Evelyn Gbiwen, Head, Branding and Corporate Communications, BEDC, who said this in a statement on Tuesday in Benin, said that the  suspension is till further notice.

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“We wish to announce that we have just received further update from TCN to the effect that TCN has suspended the planned outage on Osogbo/Akure and Ado-Ekiti 132KV lines.

“The planned power outage which was previously scheduled for July 1 to Aug. 31, has been suspended till further notice.

“Our services will therefore continue without interruption, ” she said.

According to her, BEDC remains committed to serving our customers better.

BEDC had informed its customers in Ondo and Ekiti that TCN is scheduled to carry out maintenance work on the 132KV Osogbo-Akure transmission line for two months.

It said the  maintenance would involve the installation of optical ground wire and other activities that required outage for safe work space.

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday said vandals had destroyed the rebuilt two of its towers T193 and T194 on the Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV single circuit transmission line.

Its Public Affairs General Manager Ndidi Mbah broke the news in a statement yesterday in Abuja.

She said: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby states that two of its towers, T193 and T194, on the Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line, have again been destroyed by vandals.”

The incident, according to the statement, occurred around 10:15 p.m on Tuesday night when the 150MVA power transformer at Molai substation tripped at the same time as the 330kV transmission line supplying bulk power to Maiduguri from Damaturu transmission substation.

It explained that after the line tripping, TCN engineers made efforts to close the Mulai-Damaturu line to enable bulk transmission of electricity, which failed repeatedly.

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The statement said TCN lines engineers, along with security operatives, patrolled the line early yesterday and discovered that towers 193 and 194 on the 330kV transmission line were brought down with an explosive device and the fragments scattered on the site of the incident.

It said the incident affected Maiduguri and its environs.

The statement recalled that on December 28, last year, towers T193, T194, and T195 were destroyed with the use of similar improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Two of the towers are among those affected by Tuesday’s attack.

The TCN, it said, was assessing the situation to know the best approach to take for the temporary restoration of the power supply while a contractor was mobilised to rebuild the two transmission towers.

The statement added: “We will continue to do everything possible with the assistance of security operatives to protect our transmission towers. We are also calling upon the government and well-meaning Nigerians to join in the fight against the destruction of our collective national assets.”

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Wednesday, June 12, said vandals have destroyed the rebuilt two of its towers, T193 and T194, along the Damaturu-Maiduguri  330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line.

Its Public Affairs General Manager, Ndidi Mbah broke the news in a press statement she issued from Abuja.

She said: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, hereby states that two of its towers, T193 and T194, along the Damaturu -Maiduguri  330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line have again been destroyed by vandals.”

The incident, according to her, is believed to have happened at about 10:15pm, yesterday (Tuesday) night, when the 150MVA power transformer at Molai Substation tripped at the same time as the 330kV transmission line supplying bulk power to Maiduguri from Damaturu Transmission Substation.

The spokesperson noted that after  the line tripping, efforts were made by TCN engineers to close the Mulai – Damaturu line to enable bulk transmission of electricity, which failed repeatedly. 

Mbah said Early on Wednesday, however, TCN lines engineers along with security operatives patrolled the line and discovered that towers 193 and 194 along the 330kV transmission line were brought down using an explosive device, whose fragments are scattered at the site of the incident.

She said the area affected by this incident is Maiduguri and its environs. 

The statement recalled that on the 28th of December, 2023, towers T193, T194 and T195, were destroyed on 28th December, 2023 using similar improvised Explosives IEDs. 

Two out of the towers in question are the towers affected by yesterday’s (Tuesday) vandalism attack, which were rebuilt after that incident.

TCN, she said, is currently assessing the situation with the view to deciding on the best approach to ensuring the temporary restoration of the power supply while a contractor is mobilized to rebuild the two transmission towers. 

Mbah said: “We will continue to do everything possible with the assistance of security operatives to protect our transmission towers and we are also calling upon the government and well-meaning Nigerians to join in the fight against the destruction of our collective national assets.” 

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has completed the reconstruction of four vandalised towers in North East rehabilitation and re-stringing of the four vandalized towers along the Jos–Gombe 330kV transmission line.

The line supplies bulk energy to substations in the Northeast, said TCN Public Affairs General Manager, Ndidi Mbah in a statement.

She said: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announces that the rehabilitation and re-stringing of the four vandalized towers along the Jos–Gombe 330kV transmission line supplying bulk power to substations in the Northeast have been completed.”

TCN noted that the re-stringing of conductors was completed yesterday 3rd June, 2024, and contractors have reconnected the jumper on tower 282, making it ready for the transmission of bulk electricity.

The statement recalled that when the vandalized towers were discovered on April 22, 2024, TCN promptly mobilized contractors and TCN supervising engineers to the site of the incident to immediately commence repairs.

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Mbah said “Initially, TCN had promised to complete the repairs and restore supply by May 27, 2024.

” However, the collapse of the fourth tower during the re-stringing process delayed the completion.

” The four towers have since been completed, and the line is now ready for bulk power transmission.

“TCN appreciates the patience and support of the governors and people in the North Eastern part of the nation during the period of the tower reconstruction work.”

…as security operatives beef up security at Osun Secretariat

Members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Monday, June 3, shut the gate of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Osogbo, Osun state, and barricaded the entrance to the control centre to ensure compliance with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike directive.

The Nation observed that the compliance team, led by the chairman of the Lagos Generation and Transmission Council, Comrade Musibau Okunloye, arrived at the TCN gate on Ikirun Road, Osogbo, around 8 AM to enforce the NLC’s directive.

The team used a white private car to block the road even after closing the gate. Speaking with newsmen, Comrade Okunloye confirmed that no worker was inside the TCN premises.

According to him, “No worker is inside the offices, we have withdrawn them from service because of a directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress due to those issues that we are agitating for.

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“The minimum wage and the hike in electricity tariff, are the two major issues and these two issues concern the generality of Nigerians, not only workers.

“See this tariff hike in electricity, it is too bad. There is nowhere in the world where you will see the industry and ordinary commercial and the residents increasing the same tariff.

“My appeal to the Federal government is to listen to labour and agree with them. Labour is forced to be reckoned with. But in Nigeria today, we are seeing labour, they are nothing. So they should consider labour first in any policy that they have now.”

Similarly, the gate of the Osun State Government Secretariat, Abere was shut as security operatives including, Operatives of the Nigerian Police and Civil Defence Corps manned the entrance with guns.

Workers who are on special duties are denied the opportunity to enter to resume their duty posts.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has vowed to restore electricity supply to the North East on May 27, 2024.

This was contained in statement by its Public Affairs, General Manager, Ndidi Mbah in Abuja.

According to her, the company is working hard to erect four new transmission towers along the Jos-Gombe axis.

TCN noted that the erection of the towers is to enable the restoration of power supply to states in the North East following an earlier destructive attack on four transmission towers by vandals.

According to TCN, the tower collapse affected Gombe, Damaturu, Maiduguri, Yola, Bauchi and Jalingo.

The statement noted that immediately after the incident however, TCN engineers worked first to redistribute available bulk supply on the Jos – Bauchi – Gombe 132kV line between Jos and Yola Discos while work commenced immediately at reconstructing the four vandalised towers. 

Continuing , TCN said: “Presently, we are rebuilding the four towers simultaneously. Progress is evident, with one tower nearing 80% completion, another at 60%, a third at 30%, and dismantling work finished on the fourth tower. Additionally, tower members are being fabricated and assembled on-site to expedite construction. We are committed to a quick restoration of bulk power on the line route.”

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The company also noted that construction work on the Jos – Gombe transmission line, taking supply up to Damaturu and environs will be completed and energised by May 20 while the  Damaturu – Maiduguri axis will be completed on May 27. 

Expectedly, bulk power transmission would be fully restored on the affected 330kV transmission line by the 27th of May, Yola and Jos DisCos would also be able to offtake and distribute optimally from TCN substations.   

For now, said TCN, only 38MW is wheeled to both Jos and Yola Distribution companies, with each receiving 19MW each. Efforts to take some of the available power to Jalingo was hampered by very high voltage on the line, which could cause a system disturbance.

The statement said: “TCN is aware of the inconveniences resulting from the current inadequate power supply through Yola and Jos DisCos to electricity customers in the affected states, and pledges to earnestly expedite work on the towers, to ensure that the towers are completed within the time frame indicated. Pease bear with us.”

The assistant managing director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Muhammed Tahir, has blamed recent disruptions of electricity on demand-supply imbalances and vandalism.

Tahir said the safeguarding of critical infrastructure was a collective responsibility.

He spoke during an interactive session with civil society organisations and stakeholders in Abuja on Monday, May 6.

Tahir reassured stakeholders of TCN’s commitment to addressing challenges in the power sector and providing clarification where needed.

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He encouraged citizens to engage with TCN directly to gain insights into ongoing efforts and challenges faced by the organisation.

Tahir reiterated TCN’s commitment to enhancing electricity supply across Nigeria while acknowledging the need for continuous collaboration and support from all stakeholders.

President of the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), Ogakwu Dominic, stated: “This is what we have been expecting from TCN because part of the challenge is that there is no accountability, and accountability leads to citizen action in promoting good governance.

“Citizens must know the prospects, challenges, and achievements at every point in time. When there’s an information gap, it leads to wrong perceptions.”

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) at the weekend said parts of Delta and Edo states are to experience outage for 13 days owing to the commencement of erection of two towers.

TCN also said the outage will be due to the restringing of the Benin-Delta and Delta-Oghara 132kV double circuit transmission lines.

Public Affairs, General Manager, Ndidi Mbah made this known in a statement.

She said, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby states that it will commence the erection of two number 132kV transmission towers at its Amukpe Transmission Substation and will equally restring a portion of the Benin-Delta and Delta-Oghara 132kV double circuit transmission lines, from tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th to 17th, 2024.”

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According to her, consequently, Amukpe Substation will be out for the duration of the work.

She added that bulk power supply to Benin DisCo through the following feeders: the Adeje, Industrial, Woodland, Mosogar, Sapele (Sapele) and Abraka feeders will be out of bulk power supply for the period.

The spokesperson noted that the outage is necessary to create a safe working environment for the contractor. Completion of the projects will put in place N-1 redundancy that would enable TCN supply bulk electricity to the substation from either the Benin or Ughelli transmission line.

Mbah said this means that when one transmission line is faulty, bulk electricity can still be received in the substation from the second line.

She said TCN apologises for the inconvenience electricity consumers supplied from the substation will experience within the period, but notes that the projects will help ensure a more flexible and consistent bulk power supply through the Amukpe Transmission Substation.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) at the weekend said parts of Delta and Edo States are to experience outage for 13 days owing to the commencement of erection of two towers.

TCN also said the outage will be due to the restringing of the Benin-Delta and Delta-Oghara 132kV double circuit transmission lines.

Public Affairs, General Manager, Ndidi Mbah made this known in a statement.

She said: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby states that it will commence the erection of two (2) number 132kV transmission towers at its Amukpe Transmission Substation and will equally restring a portion of the Benin-Delta and Delta-Oghara 132kV double circuit transmission lines, from tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th to 17th, 2024.”

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According to her, Amukpe substation will be out for the duration of the work.

She added bulk power supply to Benin DisCo through the following feeders: the ADEJE, INDUSTRIAL, WOODLAND, MOSOGAR, SAPELE (SAPELE) and ABRAKA feeders will be out of bulk power supply for the period.

The spokesperson noted that the outage is necessary to create a safe working environment for the contractor. Completion, of the projects will put in place N-1 redundancy that would enable TCN supply bulk electricity to the substation from either the Benin or Ughelli transmission line.

Mbah said this means that when one transmission line is faulty, bulk electricity can still be received in the substation from the second line.

She said TCN apologises for the inconvenience electricity consumers supplied from the substation will experience within the period, but notes that the projects will help ensure a more flexible and consistent bulk power supply through Athe Amukpe Transmission Substation.