BY GLORIA AKUDORO

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the rehabilitation of two critical transmission lines within its Port Harcourt Region.

A statement from TCN indicated that during a handover ceremony held on December 11, 2025, contractors were formally mobilised to begin re-conductoring works on the 38.6km Afam IPP–Port Harcourt and the 20.8km Afam IPP–Elelenwo 132kV double-circuit lines.

According to the General Manager, Transmission Services, Engr. Ali Sharifai, the 12-month project has become imperative due to the ageing state of the infrastructure, which has contributed to reduced wheeling capacity over time.

Also speaking, the General Manager, Transmission, Port Harcourt Region, Engr. Akpa Emmanuel, highlighted the importance of the rehabilitation and 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 will significantly enhance the reliability and stability of power supply across the region.