The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised the alarm over a planned attack on its facilities in the Federal Capital Territory(TCN) barely a week after the national grid collapsed.
Ndidi Mbah, the TCN spokesperson, in a statement, said there were alerts of planned attacks on the power installations in Zuba, calling for heightened vigilance.
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Mbah noted that the low power generation substantially increases grid fragility and such lapses must be covered to protect electricity facilities nationwide.
She said,“Vandalism is a persistent challenge, as seen in the first quarter of 2024 alone, in which five significant vandalism incidents disrupted transmission operations, necessitating emergency repairs and, in some cases, complete tower reconstruction and transmission line replacement due to acts of vandalism.“
These highlight the critical need for increased community support and vigilance in protecting transmission infrastructure.
“We implore residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around power facilities in the area to safeguard the integrity of our infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted power supply to all.“
Again, we urge everyone, especially those living close to TCN towers nationwide, to please join hands with TCN in safeguarding power transmission towers and cables,”.
While assuring of the TCN’s commitment to stabilizing the gas supply, as consistent gas availability was important to sustaining optimal power generation, facilitating easier grid management, and reducing system disturbances, Mbah further said, “All efforts to stabilise the gas supply have progressed”.
