TCN constructs vandalised transmission towers to end blackout in Yobe, Borno
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has awarded the contract to construct two 330KVA power towers in Yobe to end the blackout.
TCN announced this in a statement by the secretary to the state government, Baba Wali, on Saturday.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents vandalised two power towers conveying electricity from Gombe to Yobe and Borno. The incident, which occurred in the Kasesa area of Damaturu on Thursday, left residents of Yobe and Borno in a blackout.
The statement said Governor Mai Mala Buni had directed the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and the state’s electrification agency to seek alternative means of providing electricity to Damaturu.
“Buni has directed the Rural Electrification Board (REB) and YEDC to restore the 33KV line from Potiskum to Damaturu with immediate effect,” it said.
Meanwhile, the Yobe government has urged the public to exercise patience as it is doing everything possible to address the challenge.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
De-registration of ADC, Accord Party, APP, AA, ZLP: Appeal Court reserves judgement
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in appeals challenging the Federal High Court’s decision ordering INEC to deregister five opposition political parties.
Diaspora
Nigerian diaspora community says Jimoh Ibrahim’s appointment yielding results
The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN ambassador.
States
School Abduction: Oyo assembly backs Gov Makinde’s call for international investigation
The lawmaker cautioned the public and the Nigerian Senate against misinterpreting the purpose of the state governor’s call for an international investigation.
Politics
Tuggar group rejects Bauchi APC governorship candidate Mohammed Abubakar
He dismissed Mr Abubakar’s declaration as a governorship candidate, alleging that there were no governorship primaries in the state.
Hot news Home top
Oyarzabal, Porro score as Spain beat France to reach World Cup finalÂ
Spain will face the winner of the second semi-final match between England and Argentina on Sunday.Â
Economy
PenCom cuts pension approvals to 48 hours, recovers N36 billion arrears
She said the 48-hour approval timeline had become a mandatory service standard binding on all PFAs.
