By Nnamdi Okosieme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has stressed the importance of the approximately 22-kilometre New Haven–9th Mile 132kV double-circuit transmission line of 9th Mile 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Enugu.
TCN’s Assistant General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Sub-Region, Engr. Jude Madu, made the call during a visit to the facility by Dr. Osita Ngwu, the Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District on July 11, 2026.
Briefing the Senator on the status of the substation, which was completed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) in 2022, Engr. Madu identified Right-of-Way (RoW) constraints as the major challenge affecting the completion of the transmission line.
He stressed that the completion of the transmission line is critical to the energisation and commissioning of the substation, which, when operational, will enhance bulk power supply to the 9th Mile industrial hub and surrounding communities. He also emphasised the need for adequate security to safeguard the facility against vandalism pending its commissioning.
In his remarks, Senator Ngwu acknowledged the need for urgent intervention to address the identified challenges. He pledged his support towards efforts to resolve the Right-of-Way constraints and strengthen security at the facility to safeguard the critical transmission infrastructure.
The visit concluded with a guided tour of the control room, switchyard, and other key installations within the substation.
