Residents celebrate as power is restored in Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue states after a 10 days blackout caused by the tripping of a transmission line.

The power was restored at approximately 7:20 pm. on Wednesday. Daily Trust correspondent reports that residents of Jos, Plateau capital, erupted into jubilation when light was restored.

Electricity has been restored in Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue states under the Jos Electricity Distribution franchise. Daily Trust reports that power

Electricity has been restored in Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue states under the Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) franchise, bringing relief to residents after a 10-day blackout. Power was restored around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, sparking celebrations in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. For the past 10 days, several northern states had been plunged into […]

"Work will begin as soon as the site is secured for the safety of TCN’s personnel to the affected sections of the vandalised 330kV transmission line II."

There was jubilation in some parts of Kaduna State as at 09:00 pm on Thursday as Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company restored light for a few hours.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed that bulk power supply has been restored to parts of Northern Nigeria after weeks of blackout. TCN

Northern Nigeria has been plunged into darkness for nearly two weeks. Engineers have been unable to carry out repairs due to insecurity. The Transmission Company of Nigeria says gunmen are occupying…