By Stella Odueme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi Single Circuit Transmission Line, which was taken out of service following the collapse of Tower 367 in Yauri on 7 September 2026.
TCN said the line was restored at 5:24 p.m. on Thursday, 1 October 2026, following the installation of an Emergency Restoration System (ERS) tower at the affected location.
According to the company, the restoration exercise involved dismantling and decommissioning the collapsed tower, aligning and preparing the conductors and skywire, erecting the ERS tower and carrying out other associated works required to safely return the line to service.
The company said its engineers worked round the clock to complete the restoration and minimise the duration of the outage.
TCN appreciated electricity consumers in the affected areas for their patience and understanding during the period of the outage, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining a stable and reliable transmission network.