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Nigeria Spends ₦29.3 Billion Fixing Vandalized Power Towers
The Nigerian Federal Government has spent a staggering ₦29.3 billion to repair 266 damaged electricity towers across the country, a financial strain caused by ongoing vandalism of critical infrastructure.
Each tower repair cost roughly ₦110 million, a figure that highlights both the scale of the destruction and the expense involved in keeping Nigeria’s power grid functional.
This update was posted by the National Grid on their X account, bringing renewed attention to the impact of vandalism on power availability nationwide.
Vandalism of these towers, a core component of Nigeria’s electricity transmission system, has been an ongoing issue, resulting in frequent power outages that ripple across industries, homes, and businesses.
The losses are significant—Nigeria loses approximately $26 billion every year due to power failures, which are often worsened by damaged infrastructure and frequent grid disruptions.
Electricity towers, or pylons, are essential for transporting high-voltage electricity across long distances.
When they’re compromised, the effects are immediate: electricity distribution networks are forced to shut down lines, leading to blackouts in cities and towns that rely on the damaged towers.
Vandals target these towers for various reasons, including the valuable materials used in their construction, which they then sell on the black market.
The costs go beyond just replacement materials; they include labour, transport, and securing the areas affected, making each repair expensive and time-consuming.
Efforts by the Federal Government and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to curb these incidents have included increasing security around infrastructure and raising public awareness about the damage caused by vandalism.
Yet, challenges persist. Some of these towers are located in remote, less secure regions where monitoring and security are difficult to enforce, making them vulnerable to theft and destruction.
The TCN is responsible for managing, maintaining, and expanding the national grid infrastructure, including these towers, which serve as the backbone of Nigeria’s electricity transmission.
In the bigger picture, vandalism not only affects electricity availability but also weakens Nigeria’s industrial growth.
Frequent power interruptions have forced many businesses to rely on costly backup power, pushing operational costs higher.
This heavy reliance on generators and other alternatives only adds to the financial burden of operating in a country where power stability remains a major concern.
Dr Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has declared an end to live broadcasts of church services. Speaking during Sunday’s service, he urged members to make it a priority to attend church physically rather than relying on watching from home.
Referencing Hebrews 10:25, Pastor Enenche stressed the need for believers to gather together in one place, highlighting that the church assembly plays a vital role in spiritual growth. He noted that virtual participation should no longer be encouraged, except for those living abroad who may not have access to a Dunamis branch.
“For many of you used to watching from your living rooms, this might be the last time,” he said, as the church prepares to shut down live streams on platforms like Dunamis TV, YouTube, and Facebook, which previously aired all Sunday and midweek services.
President Bola Tinubu has blamed the recent suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, on remaining elements of Boko Haram, saying the attackers now target vulnerable civilians to cause distractions. Deeply upset by the incident, he called on security forces to intensify their operations and completely flush out the insurgents.
In a statement released by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu condemned the attack as cowardly and extended his condolences to the people and government of Borno State. He also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to step in and support the victims and survivors.
The President further expressed sympathy to families affected by Saturday morning’s explosion in Kano, which occurred at a scrap metal yard. The blast injured 15 people and claimed five lives. Tinubu emphasized the need for proper safety standards in workplaces to prevent such tragedies.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s chances of dominating the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at a grand reception in Uyo to welcome Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno into the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akpabio said he believed Tinubu would secure 99.9% of the votes in the upcoming election.
Governor Eno recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC, blaming unresolved leadership issues within his former party for the switch. Akpabio, addressing the crowd, praised Eno’s political journey, noting how difficult it was for him to become governor. But he assured him that with his new political alignment, things would take a different turn.
He boldly predicted that Eno would become the first governor in the state’s history to be re-elected in 2027, adding that both the governor and President Tinubu were in for a smooth political ride moving forward.
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