TCN Declares Force Majeure On Ikeja-West-Osogbo Line Over Rainstorm
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a force majeure on the Ikeja-West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm on Thursday, April 16, 2026, according to a statement by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Sunday.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a force majeure on the Ikeja-West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm on Thursday, April 16, 2026, according to a statement by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Sunday.
Mbah noted that the line tripped during the storm due to a fault, which was detected at approximately 14.9km from the Ikeja West (Ayobo) end of the transmission line, pointing out that,
further inspection by TCN maintenance crews revealed that Tower No. 515 had collapsed during the storm, with the structure giving way at its midsection.
He further stated that while it was mobilising materials and personnel for the re-erection of the fallen tower, even as TCN engineers were already dismantling the affected tower.
“We assure that we will work assiduously to restore flexibility and redundancy in that corridor as alternative line is still in service evacuating bulk power.
“Updates will be provided as work progresses,” Mbah added.
He further stated that while it was mobilising materials and personnel for the re-erection of the fallen tower, even as TCN engineers were already dismantling the affected tower.
“We assure that we will work assiduously to restore flexibility and redundancy in that corridor as alternative line is still in service evacuating bulk power.
“Updates will be provided as work progresses,” Mbah added.
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