The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has begun implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the 138km Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV transmission line upgrade. The project involves acquiring and clearing the Right of Way (RoW) to reconstruct the existing single-circuit line into a double-circuit quad-conductor system, boosting transmission capacity fourfold. Compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) was disbursed between March 31 and April 2, 2026, across eight Local Government Areas in Abia and Imo states. Mr. Aromeh Adole, Assistant General Manager (Health, Safety, and Environment) at the AfDB Project Implementation Unit, confirmed PAPs have a 90-day grace period to vacate the RoW. He stated, "The existing line is a single circuit, while the new line will deliver four times that capacity, fundamentally transforming bulk power delivery in the South East." The project, expected to conclude within 18 months, is part of the Nigeria Transmission Expansion Project (NTEP-1). Engr. Edeh Obiora Alexander, Acting Project Manager, credited MD/CEO of TCN Engr. (Dr.) Sule Abdulaziz for leadership progress and acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for releasing federal counterpart funds that enabled prompt compensation. The upgrade aims to reduce transmission losses, improve grid reliability, and enhance power supply to the South East, including Alaoji and Port Harcourt corridors.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's release of federal funds for the Alaoji-Onitsha transmission line compensation directly enabled swift payment to affected landowners in Abia and Imo states. Without that funding, the 90-day clearance window could not have started. This intervention accelerates a critical infrastructure project that will quadruple transmission capacity in the South East. For Nigerians in the region, the upgrade means more stable electricity—if grid gains actually reach consumers.
