By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has commenced the rehabilitation of two critical transmission lines within its Port Harcourt Region.
According to a statement, during a handover ceremony held on December 11, 2025, contractors were formally mobilised to begin reconductoring works on the 38.6km Afam IPP–Port Harcourt and the 20.8km Afam IPP–Elelenwo 132kV double-circuit lines.
General Manager (GM) Transmission Services Engr Ali Sharifai stated that the 12-month project has become imperative due to the ageing state of the infrastructure, which has contributed to reduced wheeling capacity over time.
Highlighting the importance of the rehabilitation, General Manager Transmission Port Harcourt Region, Engr Akpa Emmanuel, explained that both lines are central to evacuating bulk electricity generated from the Afam Power Plants into the national grid.
He affirmed that the upgraded lines would significantly enhance the reliability and stability of power supply across the region.