The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed that Sokoto and Kebbi states are currently receiving only between 6 and 7 megawatts (MW) of bulk electricity supply, following the collapse of three transmission towers last week.

According to a statement released on Saturday by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the limited power is being supplied from the Mando Transmission Substation via the 132 kilovolt Mando-Zaria-Funtua-Gusau-Talata Mafara-Sokoto-Birnin Kebbi line as an emergency measure.

The power crisis began on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, when three towers along the 330 kilovolt Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line collapsed due to heavy winds, significantly disrupting electricity supply to the northwestern states.

"In the meantime, efforts have been made to cushion the impact of the disruption in bulk power supply to Kaduna DisCo, which affects some of its customers," the TCN statement explained.

The TCN has initiated restoration efforts by mobilizing three separate contractors to the site, with each assigned to handle the reconstruction of one tower. This approach is intended to accelerate the restoration process and minimize downtime on the critical transmission line.

"This strategic deployment aims to accelerate the restoration process and minimise downtime on the line," TCN stated.

The current power supply of 6-7 MW falls significantly short of the normal requirements for the affected states, causing widespread blackouts and disrupting daily activities for residents and businesses alike.

The TCN has not provided a specific timeline for when full power might be restored to the affected areas, but the deployment of multiple contractors suggests an urgency to address the situation as quickly as possible.

Residents of Sokoto and Kebbi states continue to face significant challenges as the limited power supply affects homes, businesses, and essential services across the region.