Federal Government Spends N8.8 Billion on Vandalized Transmission Towers Repair

The Federal Government spent N8.8 billion on repairing vandalized transmission towers nationwide in 2024, according to TCN.

The Federal Government has disclosed that a total of N8.8 billion was allocated for the repair and restoration of transmission towers vandalized across various regions in 2024. This expenditure was made by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) as part of efforts to ensure the country's power supply remains stable. The vandalism incidents led to significant damage to critical infrastructure, prompting the government to take proactive measures to rectify the situation.