TCN declares Force Majeure as three towers collapse on Birnin Kebbi–Niamey line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared Force Majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey Transmission Line. This action follows the collapse of three transmission towers at Chibike Village due to heavy rain and windstorm. The declaration is a formal notice that the company cannot fulfill its contractual obligations due to unforeseen events. The incident underscores the vulnerability of Nigeria's power infrastructure to extreme weather conditions.

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