By Prince Okafor

THE Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has disclosed that there would be blackout across some parts of Enugu State, as a result of damaged transmission line between Oji River and Nsukka in region.

This came even as the nation’s power sector lost N979 million due to insufficient gas supply, distribution infrastructure, transmission infrastructure and water reserves.
According to a statement signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, yesterday, “the activities of wood loggers in Ukana town, by Nineth Mile-Nsukka road, Enugu, have damaged the transmission line between Oji River and Nsukka in Enugu State, cutting off electricity supply to the 2x 7.5MVA 66/11KV transmission substation inNsukka, which supplies electricity to Nsukka town in Enugu State.

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She noted that, after the company made several attempts to transmit electricity through its 66kV transmission line failed, it dispatched its lines patrol team who discovered that loggers fell an Iroko tree which damaged three spans of conductors and cross arms of towers from 60 to 64.

“TCN’s technical crew have already visited the site and assessed the extent of damage to the line and towers and materials are already being sourced from the company’s stores to repair the damage and restore service. Replacement work is however expected to be completed within four days.”