The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the restoration of the Aba–Itu 132kV transmission line, marking the resumption of electricity supply to several communities in Akwa Ibom State. The utility announced on Monday that the line was successfully repaired and operational as of Sunday.
The restoration follows a technical fault on the transmission line that resulted in a significant power outage. The disruption affected key areas within Akwa Ibom State, including the state capital, Uyo, as well as Eket, Ekim, and Itu.
Despite the initial failure, TCN noted that the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) was unable to offtake electricity for the affected regions during the period of the outage. This delay prevented the immediate flow of power to end-users despite the infrastructure issues being addressed.
“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,” TCN stated.
With the transmission line now fully operational, PHEDC has restarted the process of distributing power to customers in the previously affected zones. The return of electricity to these areas concludes the outage that had impacted daily life and business activities in the region.
The Aba–Itu line is a critical component of Nigeria’s power grid, facilitating the transfer of electricity from the Aba generating hub to the Itu substation in Akwa Ibom. Reliable transmission infrastructure is essential for ensuring that generated power reaches distribution companies and, ultimately, consumers across the country.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
