Alaoji–Onitsha Upgrade To Boost Power Reliability In Southeast, Say TCN, AfDB

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Ministry of Finance, has carried out a sensitisation programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) on the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line.

The sensitisation exercise, which took place from January 6 to 8, 2026, covered twelve local government areas along the transmission line corridor in Abia, Imo and Anambra States.

A statement by the TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, quoted the Project Manager, Engineer, Mrs Omobola Sobon, as explaining that the AfDB-funded project involves upgrading the existing Alaoji–Onitsha transmission line to a quad circuit configuration using advanced quad conductors.

She noted that the upgrade would more than double the line’s capacity, thereby improving electricity supply reliability and meeting growing consumer demand.

Also speaking, the Assistant General Manager (HSE), Mr Aromeh Adole, emphasised that the sensitisation exercise was a critical step ahead of the planned payment of compensation to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and the clearing of the Right of Way (RoW) for the safe execution of the reconstruction project.

This, he stressed, is to ensure public safety within the transmission line corridor during the construction exercise.
He further assured that all affected property owners would receive appropriate compensation in line with approved guidelines, following the completion of the final verification process.

To ensure smooth project execution, Adole said that
TCN would collaborate with PGM Nigeria Limited (The RAP Implementation Consultant) to implement the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for PAPs and facilitate the clearing of the transmission RoW under the AfDB-funded initiative.