The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has informed the general public that all 33kV outgoing feeders at the 132/33kV Keffi and 132/33kV Akwanga Transmission Substations are currently unavailable following the collapse of Towers T78, T79 and T80 along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV Transmission Line corridor.
The company said that at about 1606hrs on Wednesday, during rainy and windy conditions, the 132kV Karu-Keffi-Akwanga Single Circuit Transmission Line tripped on overcurrent relay protection.
It said that investigations revealed that three transmission towers have collapsed. TCN promptly isolated for safety.
Consequently, it said that all 33kV outgoing feeders at the Keffi and Akwanga Transmission Substations are presently unavailable, adding that no load can therefore be nominated on the affected feeders on the interim.
TCN said that its engineers are currently on site, to assess the extent of the damage to enable them determine requirements needed to commence restoration activities.
The Company said it regrets the inconvenience this development will cause electricity customers taking supply from substations affected by the tower imcident.
The company pleaded with those affected bear with it as its personnel make every effort to ensure that necessary repairs are completed as quickly as possible to enable the restoration of bulk power supply.
TCN said it will continue to provide further updates as restoration efforts progress.
