The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said power has been restored at Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Line vandalized by criminals.
The General Manager of Public Affairs of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, said discussions are on with Rivers and Bayelsa State governments to educate the local communities on the need to protect the power infrastructure.
In a statement on Tuesday, Mrs. Mbah stated that the planned community engagement is aimed at appointing community representatives who would help to supervise the power lines.
TCN spokesperson explained that there was a need for the communities to take ownership of the power infrastructure, stating that it would help to prevent such criminal acts.
It read: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announces the restoration of bulk power supply through the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV transmission line at 08:03 hours on November 30, 2024. This follows the successful reconstruction of collapsed towers and restringing of vandalized conductors by TCN contractors.
“A final inspection of work done, was conducted on November 28, 2024, by a team of TCN engineers, led by the Port Harcourt Region General Manager, Engr. Emmanuel Akpa. The team verified the integrity of the 20 newly erected towers (Nos. 48–64 and 97–99) that were destroyed in a series of vandalism incidents on July 29 and August 12, 2024. After confirming that all work met required standards, the line was cleared for energization.
