The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday announced the commencement of the rehabilitation of two critical transmission lines within its Port Harcourt Region in Rivers State.
A statement by TCN said that already, the handover ceremony was held on December 11, 2025 and that contractors were formally mobilized to begin reconductoring works on the 38.6km Afam IPP–Port Harcourt and the 20.8km Afam IPP–Elelenwo 132kV double-circuit lines.
General Manager, Transmission Services Engr. Ali Sharifai, stated that “the 12-month project has become imperative due to the ageing state of the infrastructure, which has contributed to reduced wheeling capacity over time.”
Highlighting the importance of the rehabilitation, General Manager, Transmission, Port Harcourt Region, Engr. Akpa Emmanuel, 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.
