By Ola Kay
The Transmission Company of Nigeria ,TCN, has announced 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.
A statement by the management of the Company stated that at about 1606hrs on Wednesday, under rainy and windy conditions, the 132kV Karu-Keffi-Akwanga Single Circuit Transmission Line tripped on overcurrent relay protection.
According to the TCN, its investigations revealed that three transmission towers collapsed in the process.
Following the development TCN informed that it swung into action to prevent further damage end ensure safety of lives by promptly isolating for safety.
“Consequently, all 33kV outgoing feeders at the Keffi and Akwanga Transmission Substations are presently unavailable. No load can therefore be nominated on the affected feeders on the interim.
“TCN engineers are currently on site, to assess the extent of the damage to enable them determine requirements needed to commence restoration activities,” the statement explained.
The Company also acknowledged the inconvenience the situation could cause electricity customers, me at especially those taking supply from substations affected by the tower incident.
“Please bear with us as we make every effort to ensure that necessary repairs are completed as quickly as possible to enable the restoration of bulk power supply.
“Kindly note that we will continue to provide further updates as restoration efforts progress,” the statement added in appealing to the affected customers.
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