The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reconstructed three collapsed 132kV transmission towers and restored the Karu–Keffi–Akwanga transmission line, which serves electricity transmission stations in Keffi and Akwanga.
TCN disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the reconstruction of towers T78, T79 and T80 was completed at 5:31 p.m. on October 28, 2026.
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The company said the restoration had re-established the transmission pathway serving the 132/33kV Keffi and Akwanga Transmission Stations.
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The three towers collapsed on October 7, 2026, following heavy rainfall and strong winds, disrupting the affected transmission infrastructure.
According to TCN, its maintenance crew worked diligently to reconstruct the damaged towers and restore the transmission line.
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The company reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining and strengthening its transmission infrastructure to ensure the reliable and efficient transmission of bulk electricity across Nigeria.
TCN said the restoration formed part of its ongoing efforts to sustain the integrity of the national transmission network.