By Ola Kay
The Transmission Company of Nigeria ,TCN, Benin Region, has stated that it is embarking on the construction of a new 330kV Turn-In Turn-Out Transmission Line at Ihovbor Work Centre. This will involve the stringing of the Ihovbor–Ajaokuta 330kV Transmission Line.
A statement by the TCN on Saturday informed that the project took off on Friday, February 27, 2026, and is expected to be completed on Tuesday, March 30, 2026.
“This project is aimed at enhancing TCN’s capacity to evacuate more power from the Azura Power Plant and the NIPP Power Plant to transmission substations across the national grid. It will also improve transmission channels, provide additional capacity, and strengthen the reliability of bulk power supply.
“Upon completion, the two lines will enhance the capacity of Ihovbor Transmission Substation,” the statement emphasized.
TCN noted that the initiative underscores its continued commitment to expanding transmission network and wheeling capacity for improved efficiency and reliable power supply nationwide.
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