The armed men, shooting sporadically, destroyed a 150MVA 330/132/33kV power transformer, causing a significant setback to the government’s efforts to increase power generation.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria disclosed the latest development in a statement from the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in Abuja.
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The new Obajana Transmission Substation, which is designed to be a 1X150MVA 330/132/33kV capacity substation, is scheduled to significantly enhance power supply to Kogi State and surrounding areas upon completion.
The statement added that the company, in response to the incident, had commenced an evaluation of the damaged equipment.