The Transmission Company of Nigeria has said that restoration efforts are ongoing on the underground transmission line that was damaged by vandals near Millennium Park in Abuja, three weeks after the incident.
Recall that last month, the commission disclosed that vandals stole a 132-kilovolt underground cable that transports bulk electricity to its 132kV Central Area Transmission Substation, affecting power supply to parts of the Presidential Villa and 60 per cent of the Federal Capital Territory.
A statement signed on Tuesday by the TCN’s spokesman, Ndidi Mbah, said efforts are focused on replacing the damaged cable and reconnecting it to the transmission network to restore bulk power supply through the line.
The company stated that work is actively being carried out to ensure the line is fully restored and that the issue is being prioritised to minimize disruptions to the power supply in the affected areas.
The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria informs the public that restoration work is actively ongoing on the vandalised underground transmission line near Millennium Park, Abuja.
“Efforts are focused on replacing the damaged cable and reconnecting it to the transmission network to restore bulk power supply through the line.
“Our engineers, in collaboration with expert cable jointers, are working tirelessly to complete the repairs as quickly as possible and ensure the restoration of normal bulk power supply.
“We recognize the critical importance of maintaining a stable and reliable power supply, particularly in the metropolis. TCN remains committed to restoring normal bulk power transmission through the line to its substation to enable Abuja Electricity Distribution Company to take the same for its customers.
“We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to complete the cable replacement and connection that will ensure bulk power restoration through this transmission line”, Mbah stated.
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