By Seun Ibiyemi
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced rehabilitation works on four vandalised towers along the Afam/IPP/Elelenwo 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line.
The affected towers, identified as T50, T51, T52 and T53, were detected on August 6, 2026, by TCN linesmen.
Further inspection revealed that critical bracing members had been removed from the towers, compromising the structural integrity of all four structures.
Following the discovery, TCN urgently mobilised a contractor to the site to carry out the repairs.
A formal handover ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by the Port Harcourt Transmission Region to mark the commencement of the rehabilitation works.
Speaking during the ceremony, the Head of Lines, Port Harcourt Transmission Region, Engr. Azuh Lucky, who represented TCN Management, called for greater community involvement in protecting transmission infrastructure.
He urged residents of Elelenwo, traditional rulers and the Local Government Chairman to assist TCN in the fight against vandals as the rehabilitation works progress.
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Azuh stressed that sustained community awareness and cooperation were essential to preventing further vandalism.
He said TCN was mindful of the risks that vandalism of the towers posed to the reliable transmission of electricity along the corridor, adding that the company would do everything possible to ensure the timely completion of the rehabilitation works.
TCN also appealed to residents of Elelenwo and surrounding communities to support the ongoing rehabilitation efforts and remain vigilant against acts of vandalism around transmission facilities.
The company said community cooperation was critical to safeguarding the rehabilitated infrastructure and ensuring reliable power transmission along the line.
