The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced urgent rehabilitation of vandalised Towers J4 and N9 to N12 along the Ikot Abasi–Eket 132kV double-circuit transmission line in Akwa Ibom State.
The rehabilitation works followed recent acts of vandalism that damaged critical transmission infrastructure along the line.
During an inspection of the project site on Friday, September 25, 2026, the Regional Manager, Port Harcourt Transmission Region, Engr. Nasir Bello, represented by the Assistant General Manager, Transmission, Dr. Ubani Raymond, said the exercise was aimed at ensuring strict compliance with engineering specifications and facilitating immediate adjustments where necessary.
Raymond said significant progress had been recorded, noting that the vandalised towers had been completely dismantled while their bases had been solidly recast.
He urged residents of Ikot Abasi to remain vigilant and support efforts to protect critical electricity infrastructure in their communities from vandals and other criminal elements.
Also speaking, the Head of Lines, Port Harcourt Transmission Region, Engr. Azuh Lucky, stressed the need for rigorous monitoring of the rehabilitation works to ensure compliance with engineering standards and guarantee the quality and durability of the project.
Lucky commended the TCN management for engaging two contractors to accelerate the rehabilitation, but noted that the difficult terrain and persistent rainfall had slowed the pace of construction.
The Principal Manager, Uyo Work Centre, Engr. Eguaikhide Clement, expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.
He commended the contractors for their commitment to the project and their understanding of the urgency of restoring the vandalised transmission infrastructure.
The Ikot Abasi–Eket 132kV double-circuit line is an important component of the transmission network serving communities in the area, making the rehabilitation of the vandalised towers critical to the reliability of electricity supply within the region.
