TCN: Working to Restore Power as North Marks 8th Day Without Electricity
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has partnered with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to tackle the widespread power outages affecting Northern Nigeria.
These outages stem from the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, disrupting bulk electricity supply to major cities such as Kaduna and Kano.
In a statement, Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, explained that the ongoing outages, which began last Monday, were the result of sabotage to critical infrastructure.
She emphasized that TCN is working diligently to restore power, despite the existing security challenges.
“Engr. Nafisatu Ali, during a recent address, noted that the Shiroro-Kaduna line, a vital power supply route, was targeted by insurgents. In response, TCN has enlisted the support of the NSA to secure the area, ensuring our engineers can work safely,” Mbah stated.
Ali also dismissed rumors that repairs would be delayed indefinitely, assuring that security measures are being put in place to facilitate the restoration process.
As a temporary measure, TCN has rerouted power through the Ugwuaji-Apir 330kV line, although this line has recently experienced a fault as well.
Meanwhile, the National Council for Civil Society Organisations (NACSSO) has opposed calls for the dismissal of TCN’s Managing Director, Engr. Sule Abdulaziz, amid growing frustrations over the outages.
NACSSO President, Comrade Johnny Emmanuel, condemned the push for Abdulaziz’s removal, labeling it “unpatriotic” and warning that it could exacerbate the situation.
“The smear campaign against TCN’s MD, Sule Abdulaziz, is an attempt to tarnish his reputation,” Emmanuel said.
“Despite challenges, he has shown commitment to stabilizing Nigeria’s power supply and has worked closely with the Army to address security issues affecting infrastructure in the region.”
Emmanuel urged citizens to be patient with the ongoing efforts to restore electricity and cautioned against politicizing the grid collapse.
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