The Transmission Company of Nigeria has successfully completed the relocation of eight 132kV and 33kV towers along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV transmission line, ensuring full restoration of bulk power supply to the 132/33kV Apo Transmission Substation in Abuja.
TCN stated that the work, which was originally planned to be finished on January 20, was postponed by three days and completed on January 23, 2025, in a statement signed on Friday by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah.
The Federal Capital Development Authority’s road dualisation project along the Apo axis necessitated the relocation.
Between January 6 and January 20, TCN conducted daily scheduled outages from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in order to support the project.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria is pleased to announce the restoration of full bulk power to its 132/33kV Apo Transmission Substation, effective Thursday, January 23, 2025,” the statement read.
It added, “This restoration follows the successful relocation of eight 132kV and 33kV towers along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line (Southern Expressway route), necessitated by the Federal Capital Development Agency’s road dualization project along the Apo axis.”
The extensive relocation process included dismantling and reconstructing the towers, as well as restringing power cables. This critical task enabled the resumption of bulk power supply from the Gwagwalada Substation to the Apo Transmission Substation.
TCN also assured customers that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company can now provide normal electricity distribution, ending the load rationing that had affected residents in the Federal Capital Territory during the relocation project.
“TCN appreciates the patience and understanding of the affected electricity consumers during this period,” the statement concluded.
This marks a significant step in balancing infrastructural development with uninterrupted power supply, a move welcomed by residents of the affected areas.