Bayelsa State has been plunged into darkness following the sabotage of two key transmission towers, T98 and T99, within the Igbogene neighborhood of Yenagoa native authorities space of the State.
The broken towers are essential parts of the facility provide to Bayelsa, carrying 132kV traces from Owerri in Imo State by way of Ahoada in Rivers State.
The incident has severely disrupted the state’s electrical energy provide, prompting considerations from Governor Douye Diri. In an announcement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Friday, the governor expressed deep concern over the frequent energy outages affecting the state.
“Bayelsa has as soon as once more been thrown into darkness as a result of collapse of the 2 132kV traces,” Governor Diri lamented.
The state authorities is actively collaborating with the Transmission Firm of Nigeria (TCN) to expedite the restoration of energy.
Engr. Olice Kemenanabo, Managing Director of the Bayelsa State Electrical energy Firm Restricted, confirmed that TCN officers are presently addressing the problem. He urged residents to stay affected person throughout this difficult interval.
Kemenanabo known as on the general public to be vigilant and report any suspicious actions across the electrical energy infrastructure to safety companies. He warned vandals to desist from damaging the amenities, emphasizing the hardships these actions impose on electrical energy customers.
“This newest incident underscores the pressing want for the TCN to ascertain a piece centre in Bayelsa, a request we now have been making since 2021,” Kemenanabo acknowledged. “Such a facility would allow faster intervention and response when incidents like this happen.”
