TCN Clears Encroachments Around Tower 31 in Enugu to Safeguard Power Infrastructure
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has cleared illegal structures encroaching on its transmission line Right of Way (RoW) in parts of Enugu State, as part of sustained efforts to protect critical power infrastructure and ensure public safety.
The demolition exercise affected fences and other structures erected dangerously close to Tower 31 of the Ugwuaji–Makurdi 330kV Double Circuit transmission line at Akpuoga Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area. Similar encroachments were also removed along the corridor of a 132kV transmission line, where unauthorized activities posed serious safety risks and hindered access for routine maintenance.
TCN explained that the affected structures violated established safety regulations and obstructed its ability to carry out inspections, emergency repairs, and other essential maintenance works on the transmission lines.
Before the demolition, the company said it had repeatedly carried out sensitization and awareness campaigns, warning residents, traders, and land developers against erecting structures or conducting commercial activities within transmission line corridors.
According to TCN, the exercise became unavoidable due to the increasing risk of accidents that could endanger lives, damage property, and compromise the reliability of electricity supply in the affected areas.
The company reiterated that the approved Right of Way clearance for transmission lines is 50 meters for 330kV lines—25 meters on each side of the transmission line—and 30 meters for 132kV lines, with 15 meters on each side. TCN stressed that strict adherence to these safety clearances is essential to ensure reliable power delivery and the safety of host communities.
TCN further urged members of the public and prospective land developers to always verify land status and comply with RoW regulations to avoid future losses and safety hazards.
