The Transmission Commission of Nigeria has announced plans to restore bulk electricity supply to parts of Kaduna State, which has been experiencing a blackout for several days. According to a statement posted on the commission’s X account on Monday, engineers are working to complete the re-erection of a collapsed electricity tower in Rigasa.
The tower’s collapse was initially attributed to rainfall and thunderstorms, which affected majorly Southern Kaduna parts of the state. However, the commission has since revealed that vandalism also played a role in the incident. The damaged tower members have been dismantled and replaced, alongside vandalized portions, with significant progress made in the re-erection process.
The commission stated that the tower’s re-erection is nearing completion, with line tensioning to follow shortly. The engineering crew is committed to swiftly completing the tower to restore bulk power transmission along the 132 kV transmission line in the shortest possible time. This development is expected to bring relief to residents and businesses in the affected areas, who have been without electricity for an extended period.
The blackout has had a significant impact on the daily lives of people in Kaduna State, affecting economic activities and essential services. The commission’s efforts to restore electricity supply are crucial in mitigating the effects of the blackout and ensuring a return to normalcy. As the re-erection of the tower nears completion, residents can expect a gradual restoration of electricity supply, paving the way for a resumption of normal activities.
The Transmission Commission of Nigeria’s update on the electricity restoration in Kaduna provides a glimmer of hope for residents, who have been waiting for a resolution to the blackout. With the commission’s engineering crew working tirelessly to complete the repairs, it is expected that bulk electricity supply will be restored to the affected areas soon, bringing an end to the prolonged blackout and its associated challenges.
