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Nov 9, 20261 min read

TCN restores Aba–Itu 132kV line after outage

TCN restores Aba–Itu 132kV line after outage
Galaxy TV · Energy desk · Lagos

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored the Aba–Itu 132 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line following a technical fault. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the company confirmed that power flow was fully reinstated at 7:53 p.m. on Nov. 8, ending an outage that began at 1:02 p.m. on Nov. 7.

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the Aba–Itu 132 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line has been successfully restored at 7:53 p.m. on Nov. 8.

The company in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said that the outage, which commenced at 1:02 p.m. on Nov. 7, was caused by a fault on the transmission line.

It explained that the TCN maintenance crew subsequently patrolled the line and carried out the necessary corrective measures, leading to its successful restoration.

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”Following the restoration, Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has resumed the off-take of electricity for onward distribution to customers in Uyo, Eket, Ekim and Itu.”

The company, however, assured electricity consumers of its continued commitment to the efficient transmission of bulk electricity.

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Kimberly Dirisu
Junior Digital Content & Communications Executive

Reporting for Galaxy TV from Lagos and Abuja, covering energy and national affairs across Nigeria and West Africa