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TCN Cry Over Obstacles, Challenges Facing In South-East Region

Tambaya Julius by Tambaya Julius
December 9, 2023
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In the heart of South-East Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) faces formidable obstacles in its mission to enhance power infrastructure.

Embark on a journey through TCN’s challenges as it battles the repercussions of host community resistance, plunging 21 critical power projects into a half-decade of abandonment.

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Despite these setbacks, TCN perseveres in transforming the power landscape.

Witness the metamorphosis of the New Heaven station, escalating from a 300MW to an impressive 600MW capacity.

Unravel the details of TCN’s commitment to revitalizing key substations like Ugwuaji, Nkalagu, Abakalliki, Oji River, and the groundbreaking 2x60MVA 132/33KV substation at 9th Mile Corner.

Join Engr. Emmanuel Akpa, General Manager of Transmission in the Enugu Region, as he unveils TCN’s strategy to produce surplus power supplies, ensuring seamless distribution to discos.

Gain insights into the refurbishment of aging transformers and the relentless pursuit of redundancy for uninterrupted power accessibility.

Uncover the backstory of the abandoned projects in Arochukwu, Okigwe, Nnewi, Enugu, Nsukka, Orlu, 9th Mile, Nike in Enugu, and more.

Explore the frustrating litigations and contestations from host communities, derailing projects that were designed to catalyze economic growth and prosperity.

Delve into Akpa’s impassioned plea to stakeholders, including Governors, urging intervention to salvage projects crucial for the well-being of the people.

Grasp the urgency of resolving disputes and ensuring the completion of projects that hold the key to economic resurgence in the South East.

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Akpa implores South East communities and leaders to adopt a positive stance towards power projects in their vicinity.

Understand the ripple effects of obstructing progress and vandalizing completed projects, hindering the region’s development.

Explore the broader challenges faced by TCN in the region, from encroachments on right-of-ways to illegal excavations near towers and installations.

Akpa raises concerns about building under high tension lines, emphasizing the potential dangers, including radiation-related risks and structural damage.

Government’s regulations specifying a 25-meter buffer zone on both sides of power lines for construction.

Witness the persistent disregard for safety measures, exemplified by residents in New Artisan market, Goshen Estate, and Centenary estate, raising serious concerns about public safety.

Despite these hurdles, discover how the Federal Government remains committed to upgrading substations, exemplifying an unwavering determination to overcome challenges and propel the South-East region towards a brighter, electrified future.

Tags: Power Infrastructure EnhancementSouth-East Region Power ProjectsTransmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
Tambaya Julius

Tambaya Julius

Julius is a journalist, a BSc Holder in Mass Communication.

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