The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi Single Circuit Transmission Line to service, weeks after it was shut down following the collapse of Tower 367 in Yauri.
TCN said the line was successfully restored at 5:24pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026, after engineers installed an Emergency Restoration System (ERS) tower at the affected location.
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According to the company, restoration work began with the dismantling and decommissioning of the collapsed tower, followed by the alignment and preparation of the conductors and skywire.
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The ERS tower was subsequently erected, while other associated works were carried out to ensure the transmission line was safely returned to service.
TCN said its engineers worked round the clock to complete the restoration and minimise the duration of the outage.
The Kainji–Birnin Kebbi line had been taken out of service since September 7, 2026, when Tower 367 collapsed.
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The company expressed appreciation to electricity consumers in the affected areas for their patience and understanding throughout the outage.
TCN also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a stable, reliable and efficient electricity transmission network across the country.
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