TCN begins rehabilitation of old circuit breakers nationwide

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the rehabilitation and replacement of old Circuit Breakers in the nation’s transmission network.

Ndidi Mbah, general manager, Public Affairs, noted that the project is geared towards further improving bulk power transmission to distribution load centers nationwide.

The rehabilitation and replacement work which were officially flagged off at the 37 years old 330/132kV Ajaokuta Substation, Kogi State, marks TCN’s determination to ensure that all circuit breakers in its network are certified healthy and performs optimally.

Mbah, explained that decision to start with the circuit breakers in Ajaokuta Substation was due to the strategic role the substation plays in transmitting bulk electricity to distribution load centers ofAEDC and BEDC, covering areas such as; Abuja, Lokoja, Ayangba, Okene, Okpila,and Benin among others.

According to her, TCN’s efforts at rehabilitating the circuit breakers despite routine maintenance undertaken by in-house engineers is to ensure that they continue to perform optimally and eliminate any incident of sudden breakdown due to age.

TCN added that the exercise will be extended to all substations in the country whose circuit breakers are20 years and above.