By Stella Odueme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has completed the reconstruction of three collapsed 132kV transmission towers and restored the Karu–Keffi–Akwanga transmission line.
The company disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the reconstruction of towers T78, T79 and T80 was completed at 5:31pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, restoring electricity transmission to the 132/33kV Keffi and Akwanga transmission stations.
The towers collapsed on October 7, 2026, following heavy rainfall and strong winds.
TCN said its maintenance crew worked to reconstruct the affected towers and restore the transmission line.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining and strengthening its transmission infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient bulk electricity transmission across the country.