Pressure on national grid as vandals damage 20 towers
As Nigerians continue to grapple with inadequate supply of electricity from the national grid, activities of vandals are truncating efforts in expanding grid connections and ensuring stable supply, Daily Trust can report. Analysis by Daily Trust indicated that at least 20 towers have been vandalized from January to August, with four suspects arrested and 1 […]
As Nigeria struggles with an unreliable national grid, the vandalism of electricity towers is hindering efforts to expand connections and maintain a stable supply of power, according to Daily Trust. From January to August, at least 20 towers have been targeted, with four suspects arrested and one fatality reported. Although community awareness and collaboration with vigilantes have reduced vandalism, it continues to strain the grid's stability.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) estimates that electricity transmission losses cost the market N8 billion monthly, with vandalism playing a significant role in this figure. TCN is forced to allocate funds for repairs instead of grid development, as the inability to stop vandalism means critical infrastructure is weakened by individuals seeking quick profits from destroying existing towers.
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