By Damilare Adeleye
Electricity has been restored in four states under the Jos Electricity Distribution jurisdiction, Sparklight News has learnt.
The power was restored at approximately 7:20 pm on Wednesday in Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue.
It was reported that for the past 10 days, several northern states have been plunged into darkness following the tripping of the 330kV transmission line between Benue and Enugu states.
According to the Executive Director of the Independent System Operator, Nafisatu Ali, the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line supplying power to the North was vandalized by suspected insurgents.
Consequently, residents of the affected states lamented the severe impact of the blackout on their daily lives and business.
On Tuesday, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that electricity will be restored to Northern Nigeria within the next three days.
Adelabu stated this while responding to questions from senators regarding the power outage affecting the region and the recurring grid collapses across the country.
As a temporary measure, Adelabu stated that power would be supplied through the Ugwuaji-Makurdi transmission line, which could cover approximately 80% of affected states.
“Power will be restored to the North in two to three days. We will use the Ugwuaji-Makurdi transmission line for temporary purpose,” Adelabu said.