The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Federal Ministry of Finance, and PGM Nigeria Limited, has organised a sensitisation programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) on the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV single-circuit transmission line.
The programme, held on January 8, 2026, in Awka, brought together representatives of about fourteen communities in Anambra State. Communities in Abia and Imo States, numbering about seventy-nine, were also engaged along the transmission line corridor across the three states.
In his remarks, the Assistant General Manager (Transmission), Onitsha Sub-Region, Engr. Ifeanyi Okonkwo who represented the General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Dr. Thomas Inugonum explained that the project is aimed at improving power supply in the region.
He called for the cooperation of all stakeholders to ensure smooth execution, noting that the project would boost economic activities across the affected states. He further assured participants that adequate compensation would be paid to individuals, families, and business owners impacted by the project.
Also speaking, the AGM/Project Manager, TCN African Development Bank Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Engr. Omobola Sobo, confirmed that provisions had been made by the government to compensate affected persons. He added that the Alaoji–Onitsha transmission line project cuts across three South-East states; Anambra, Abia, and Imo.
Engr. Sobo added that the project is one of its kind in the country, comprising two major transmission lines, the Mando–Rimi Zakara Double Circuit 330kV quad line in the North, spanning 204 kilometres, and the Alaoji–Onitsha transmission line, covering 138 kilometres.
Earlier, the consultant from PGM Nigeria Limited, Mr. Bassey Uzodinma, explained that the number of affected structures was minimal, consisting mainly of residential and commercial buildings. He noted that the Right of Way (RoW) had been reduced, with impacts largely limited to fences, shops, and similar structures. According to him, about 355 structures are affected in Awka alone.