TCN Assures Bayelsa of Power Restoration in One Month After Tower Vandalism
YENAGOA – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that efforts are underway to restore electricity supply to Bayelsa State within the next one month following the vandalism of critical transmission towers supplying power to the state.
The Regiional Manager of TCN in Port Harcourt Rivers State Engr. EmmanuelAkpa , disclosed this development during in a radio programme Rhythm 94. 4 FM in Yenagoa on Monday morning monitored by our correspondent, he assured residents that engineers and technical teams are working tirelessly to expedite repairs.
According to the General Manager, the recent attack on power infrastructure has severely affected electricity distribution in Bayelsa, plunging many areas into darkness.
However, he reassured the public that the company has mobilized resources to restore normalcy within the stipulated timeframe.
“We understand the hardship that this incident has caused to businesses, households, and essential services in Bayelsa State. Our team is working around the clock to ensure that the damaged towers are repaired, and power supply is restored within a month,” he stated.
He further noted that TCN, in collaboration with security agencies, is intensifying efforts to curb the menace of vandalism, which has become a major challenge to Nigeria’s power infrastructure. He called on communities to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around power installations.
He further said that electricity supply will be fully restored within one month, following the recent vandalism of critical transmission infrastructure.
He further said that each transmission tower costs approximately ₦35 million to erect, emphasizing the financial burden of such attacks.
He called on state governments to strengthen security around power infrastructure to prevent future incidents.
Meanwhile, some residents and business owners have expressed concerns over the prolonged power outage, urging TCN to expedite the repair process and implement long-term security measures to prevent future occurrences.
The Bayelsa State Government has also called for federal intervention to protect critical national infrastructure, emphasizing the need for increased surveillance and community engagement to prevent vandalism.
The incident highlights the persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, where vandalism, inadequate infrastructure, and operational constraints continue to hinder stable electricity supply.
Residents of Bayelsa remain hopeful that TCN will meet its one-month target, bringing much-needed relief to the state’s power crisis.
Stay with Niger Delta Herald for further updates on this developing story.
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