TCN Restores Power after  60MVA Transformer Affected by Fire

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi

 The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Jos Transmission Substation has restored power supply through one of the two feeders which takes supply from the 60MVA, 132/33kV transformers in its transmission substation, which was affected by fire yesterday.

A statement issued by TCN stated that one out of the two 33kV feeders was restored.

The 33kV Aglo Feeder will soon be restored after Jos Disco re-routed its line to enable the offtake of supply through TCN’s Makeri Transmission Substation.

The statement added that off-taking power from the Makeri Transmission Substation would ensure the complete power restoration to affected areas through the two feeders.

According to the statement signed by General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, the transformer incident started with the tripping of the transformer with a loud sound.

The operator immediately switched off the supply from the 330/132/33kV side of the substation to prevent further damage, and called the fire service, as attempts were made to stop the fire with the substation’s extinguishers.

It added that: “The fire was quickly put out with the help of the Nigerian Airforce. Thereafter, the affected equipment was isolated, and supply was restored through one of the two feeders affected.”

TCN then apologised for the inconvenience experienced by consumers who receive power supply from the Anglo Jos Feeder, and noted that supply would soon be restored as soon as their line is rẹ-routed.