Kehinde Fajobi
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has completed the relocation of eight 132kV and 33kV towers along the Kukwaba/Apo transmission line, three days after its scheduled deadline.
This development restores full bulk power to the 132/33kV Apo Transmission Substation, ensuring normal electricity supply to affected areas in the Federal Capital Territory.
In a statement issued on Friday, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, attributed the tower relocation to the Federal Capital Development Authority’s (FCDA) road dualisation project along the Apo axis.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria is pleased to announce the restoration of full bulk power to its 132/33kV Apo Transmission Substation, effective Thursday, January 23, 2025,” the statement read.
The company explained that the relocation work, which began on January 6, involved dismantling and reconstructing the towers and restringing power cables.
This necessitated a planned power outage from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during the two-week project.
Mbah further assured residents that with the restoration of bulk power, Abuja DisCo can now resume normal electricity distribution, ending the load management implemented during the project.
“TCN appreciates the patience and understanding of the affected electricity consumers during this period,” the statement added.
The relocation of the towers was deemed critical to ensure the timely completion of the FCDA’s road expansion project.