Collapse of transmission towers affect 33kV at Keffi, Akwanga substation
Omeiza Bilal
All 33kV outgoing feeders at the 132/33kV Keffi and 132/33kV Akwanga Transmission Substations are currently unavailable following the collapse of Towers T78, T79 and T80 along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV Transmission Line corridor, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has said.
According to TCN management in a statement, “At about 1606hrs today, Wednesday, 7th October 2026, during rainy and windy conditions, the 132kV Karu-Keffi-Akwanga Single Circuit Transmission Line tripped on overcurrent relay protection. Investigations revealed that three transmission towers have collapsed. TCN promptly isolated for safety.
“Consequently, all 33kV outgoing feeders at the Keffi and Akwanga Transmission Substations are presently unavailable. No load can therefore be nominated on the affected feeders in the interim.
“TCN engineers are currently on site, to assess the extent of the damage to enable them determine requirements needed to commence restoration activities.
“The Company regrets the inconvenience this development will cause electricity customers taking supply from substations affected by the tower incident.
“Please bear with us as we make every effort to ensure that necessary repairs are completed as quickly as possible to enable the restoration of the bulk power supply.”
The company reassured Nigerians that it would continue to provide further updates as restoration efforts progress.
