Nigeria Declares Force Majeure on Niger Power Line After Tower Collapse

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey Transmission Line, citing the collapse of three critical transmission towers.

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The collapse of the three transmission towers has affected bulk power transmission to Niamey through the line.

The incident occurred on August 26, 2026, at 17:38hrs when the transmission line initially tripped. A subsequent attempt to re-energize the line at 18:03hrs resulted in an immediate trip again. A fault-finding patrol conducted by TCN linesmen discovered that towers T109, T110, and T111 had collapsed in Chibike Village.

TCN attributed the structural failure to severe weather conditions, specifically heavy rainfall and strong winds experienced in the area. The collapse has directly impacted the bulk power transmission to Niamey through this vital line. The company acknowledged the inconvenience this disruption may cause to electricity customers in Niamey.

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TCN has mobilised personnel and resources to the site and will ensure that all hands are on deck to facilitate the speedy rehabilitation of the collapsed towers and return the line to service in the shortest possible time.

In response, TCN has mobilized personnel and resources to the affected site. The company stated that all efforts are being made to ensure the speedy rehabilitation of the collapsed towers and to return the line to service as quickly as possible. TCN assured customers that efforts are underway to restore normal supply promptly.

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We regret the inconvenience this may cause to our customers in Niamey and assure that every effort is being made to restore normal supply promptly.