The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has begun the reconstruction and upgrade of the 138km Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV transmission line. The project will transform the existing single-circuit line into a double-circuit quad-conductor line, increasing capacity fourfold, reducing transmission losses, and improving power supply across the South East, including Abia and Port Harcourt axes.
✅ Compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in Abia and Imo states has been completed, with a 90-day grace period to vacate the Right of Way.
✅ Project expected to be completed within 18 months.
✅ Part of TCN’s broader strategy to expand the national grid and deliver more stable electricity to industrial and residential hubs across Nigeria.
This follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to settle legacy debts in the power sector, supporting a more reliable and sustainable electricity supply.
📢 The upgrade is set to strengthen the National Grid, reduce outages, and enhance industrial and residential power delivery across the South East.
