TCN commences rehabilitation works on Afam/IPP/Elelenwo 132kV DC transmission line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has informed the general public that rehabilitation works have commenced and are progressing on four vandalised towers along the Afam/IPP/Elelenwo 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line.

In a statement Wednesday signed  by TCN’s management, the affected towers, identified as T50, T51, T52 and T53, were detected on August 6, 2026 by TCN linemen. Further inspection revealed that critical bracing members had been removed from the towers, compromising the structural integrity of all four towers.

Following this, TCN has urgently mobilised to site a.   contractor that would affect the repairs. A formal handover ceremony was held yesterday, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by the Port Harcourt Transmission Region to mark the commencement of the rehabilitation works.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Head of Lines, Port Harcourt Transmission Region, Engr. Azuh Lucky, who represented TCN Management, emphasised the need for greater community involvement in protecting transmission infrastructure.

He called on the residents of Elelenwo, their traditional rulers, and the Local Government Chairman to assist TCN in the fight against vandals as the rehabilitation works progress. He stressed that sustained community awareness and cooperation are very essential to preventing further vandalism.

“We are mindful of the risk that vandalism of these towers poses to  reliable transmission of electricity along the corridor. The Company will do everything possible to ensure the timely completion of the rehabilitation works,” he said.

The company appealed to residents of Elelenwo and surrounding communities to support the ongoing rehabilitation efforts and to remain vigilant against acts of vandalism around transmission facilities. “The cooperation of the communities is critical to safeguarding the rehabilitated infrastructure and ensuring reliable power transmission along the line,” he added.