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Alaoji-Onitsha Transmission Line Upgrade Affects 2,000; TCN Provides Compensation and Training

From Vanguard · () English

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  • The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that over 2,000 individuals were affected by property destruction during the Alaoji-Onitsha transmission line upgrade.
  • TCN is providing compensation and has trained 64 youths in skills as part of the project's community engagement.
  • The reconstruction and upgrade aim to improve power transmission capacity along the Alaoji-Onitsha 330KV line.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has detailed the significant impact of the Alaoji-Onitsha transmission line reconstruction, noting that over 2,000 people suffered property destruction due to the necessary upgrades. In a move to mitigate the disruption and foster community relations, TCN is not only offering compensation but has also invested in the local population by training 64 youths in various skills. This initiative underscores the company's commitment to addressing the human cost of infrastructure development while simultaneously enhancing the region's power transmission capabilities. The project, focused on the Alaoji-Onitsha 330KV line, is crucial for improving electricity supply, and TCN's efforts to engage with and support the affected communities highlight a responsible approach to development.

over 2000 persons were affected in the destruction of property to make way for the reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji-Onitsha 330KV transmission line.

· Dr Ahmed Sule AbdulazizThe Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed the number of people affected by property destruction during the transmission line upgrade.
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