Jubilation In Jos As Electricity Restored After 10-Day Blackout In Four States

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 darkness due to the tripping of the 330kV transmission line connecting Benue and Enugu states.

The outage disrupted daily life and hampered businesses, with residents voicing frustration over the extended power cut.

The restoration of electricity has been met with widespread relief as affected communities resume regular activities after days of difficulties.

This comes after Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said his principal was leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralyzed social and economic activities in the North, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.”

According to Onanuga, the President directed the Minister of Power and relevant agencies to speed up the pace of work to restore electricity to all the affected states.

“President Tinubu is saddened by the reports of vandalism and willful destruction of power infrastructure and other public assets that caused the unfortunate blackout.

“In a meeting with the Minister of Power, who briefed on efforts made by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to repair the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines, the President directed a long-term solution to the problem,” the presidential aide said.

The statement quoted President Tinubu to have charged TCN engineers not to relent in bringing immediate relief to the people who need electricity to sustain their social and economic activities.

“To ensure that restoration work continues unhindered, President Tinubu also directed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to work with the Army and Air Force to deploy adequate security personnel, including aerial cover, to protect the engineers who are fixing the damaged transmission line.

“President Tinubu implores traditional rulers, community leaders, and other leaders of thought to work with security agencies to protect public assets and infrastructure.

“He said the government will no longer condone deliberate sabotage and destruction of public utilities,” the statement added.