330kV transmission tower T290 in Jos-Gombe line collapses during cable stringing, affecting power restoration efforts.
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reports a tower collapse along the Jos-Gombe 330kV transmission line, amidst efforts to restore power to the northeast. The tower, T290, was one of four new towers erected by TCN contractors, and the incident occurred during cable stringing. The company has faced challenges in repairing vandalized transmission towers in the region, with the latest setback threatening to prolong the ongoing power outage.
May 27, 2024
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