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TCN sensitizes Ebonyi host communities on power installations protection
TCN sensitizes Ebonyi host communities on power installations protection
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, undertook a community sensitization campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Dr. Thomas Inugonum, stated that the initiative seeks to foster stronger relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure.
According to the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Saturday, he outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalizing 330kV and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW; excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming, or residing directly under 330kV/132kV towers; and the practice of burning waste materials beneath transmission lines.
Dr. Inugonum noted that similar sensitization campaigns in Makurdi, Benue State, and Agbogugu and I…
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, Thursday, held a community sensitisation campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi state to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.
This was contained in a statement Friday by General Manager Public Affairs Ndidi Mbah.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Dr. Thomas Inugonum, stated that the initiative seeks to foster stronger relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure.
He outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalizing 330kV and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW; excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming, or residing directly under 330kV/132kV towers; and the practice of burning waste materials beneath transmission lines.
Dr. Inugonum noted that similar sensitisation campaigns in Makurdi, Benue state, and Agbogugu an…
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities to power installations protection ...
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities to power installations protection ...
THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says Enugu Region has carried out a community sensitisation campaign in Ebonyi to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on its Right of Way (RoW).
Mrs Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday that the campaign took place at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi.
Mbah said that the sensitisation also included the excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.
According to the General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Thomas Inugonum, the initiative seeks to foster stronger relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure.
He outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalising 330 Kilo Volt (kV) and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW.
Others he said were excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming, or residing directly under 330kV/132kV towers; and the practice of burning waste materials beneath transmission lines.
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TCN Enugu Region engaged Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State on the ills of vandalism and why it must be tackled, the challenge of illegal structures on the right-of-way, and the problem of soil excavation near transmission towers.
Host communities were urged to report any suspicious activities around transmission facilities to TCN and the nearest security operatives.
The sensitisation programme took place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Ebonyi State.
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, as carried out a community sensitisation campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State, as part of efforts to curb rising cases of vandalism, illegal structures, excavation around its transmission infrastructure.
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TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed that the exercise, which was held recently, formed part of TCN’s ongoing nationwide engagement with communities hosting its facilities.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Dr. Thomas Inugonum, stated that the initiative seeks to foster stronger relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure.
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He outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalizing 330kV and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW; excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming…
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1×cross-perspective · 2The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, undertook a community sensitization campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State.
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authorityngr.com“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, undertook a community sensitization campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
blueprint.ng“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, Thursday, held a community sensitisation campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi state to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
realnewsmagazine.net“THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says Enugu Region has carried out a community sensitisation campaign in Ebonyi to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on its Right of Way (RoW).”
independent.ng“TCN Enugu Region engaged Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State on the ills of vandalism and why it must be tackled, the challenge of illegal structures on the right-of-way, and the problem of soil excavation near transmission towers.”
1×cross-perspective · 2The campaign aimed to address rising incidents of vandalism of power installations.
other
authorityngr.com“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, undertook a community sensitization campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
blueprint.ng“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, Thursday, held a community sensitisation campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi state to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
realnewsmagazine.net“THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says Enugu Region has carried out a community sensitisation campaign in Ebonyi to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on its Right of Way (RoW).”
independent.ng“TCN Enugu Region engaged Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State on the ills of vandalism and why it must be tackled, the challenge of illegal structures on the right-of-way, and the problem of soil excavation near transmission towers.”
1×cross-perspective · 2The campaign aimed to address the erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW).
other
authorityngr.com“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, undertook a community sensitization campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
blueprint.ng“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, Thursday, held a community sensitisation campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi state to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
realnewsmagazine.net“THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says Enugu Region has carried out a community sensitisation campaign in Ebonyi to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on its Right of Way (RoW).”
independent.ng“TCN Enugu Region engaged Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State on the ills of vandalism and why it must be tackled, the challenge of illegal structures on the right-of-way, and the problem of soil excavation near transmission towers.”
1×cross-perspective · 2The campaign aimed to address excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.
other
authorityngr.com“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, undertook a community sensitization campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
blueprint.ng“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, Thursday, held a community sensitisation campaign at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi state to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on TCN’s Right of Way (RoW), and excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
realnewsmagazine.net“Mbah said that the sensitisation also included the excavation of soil near transmission tower bases.”
independent.ng“TCN Enugu Region engaged Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State on the ills of vandalism and why it must be tackled, the challenge of illegal structures on the right-of-way, and the problem of soil excavation near transmission towers.”
1×cross-perspective · 2Dr. Thomas Inugonum, General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, stated that the initiative seeks to foster stronger relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure.
other
authorityngr.com“Speaking at the event, the General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Dr. Thomas Inugonum, stated that the initiative seeks to foster stronger relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure.”
blueprint.ng“Speaking at the event, the General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Dr. Thomas Inugonum, stated that the initiative seeks to foster stronger relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure.”
realnewsmagazine.net“According to the General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Thomas Inugonum, the initiative seeks to foster stronger relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure.”
independent.ng“TCN Enugu Region engaged Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State on the ills of vandalism and why it must be tackled, the challenge of illegal structures on the right-of-way, and the problem of soil excavation near transmission towers.”
1×broadly confirmedDr. Thomas Inugonum outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalizing 330kV and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW; excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming, or residing directly under 330kV/132kV towers; and the practice of burning waste materials beneath transmission lines.
other
authorityngr.com“According to the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Saturday, he outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalizing 330kV and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW; excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming, or residing directly under 330kV/132kV towers; and the practice of burning waste materials beneath transmission lines.”
blueprint.ng“He outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalizing 330kV and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW; excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming, or residing directly under 330kV/132kV towers; and the practice of burning waste materials beneath transmission lines.”
realnewsmagazine.net“He outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalising 330 Kilo Volt (kV) and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW. Others he said were excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming, or residing directly under 330kV/132kV towers; and the practice of burning waste materials beneath tra”
1×broadly confirmedNdidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, issued a statement regarding the campaign.
other
authorityngr.com“According to the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Saturday, he outlined five critical areas requiring immediate community intervention: the dangers of vandalizing 330kV and 132kV high-voltage power lines; illegal erection of structures within TCN’s RoW; excavation of soil around transmission tower bases; the risks of trading, farming, or residing directly under 330kV/132kV towers; and the practice of burning waste materials beneath transmission lines.”
blueprint.ng“This was contained in a statement Friday by General Manager Public Affairs Ndidi Mbah.”
realnewsmagazine.net“Mrs Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday that the campaign took place at Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi.”
Single-source · 2 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
The community sensitization campaign took place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Ebonyi State.
independent.ng
Host communities were urged to report any suspicious activities around transmission facilities to TCN and the nearest security operatives.
independent.ng
Framing · 3 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
independent.ng
“TCN Enugu Region engaged Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities in Ebonyi State on the ills of vandalism and why it must be tackled, the challenge of illegal structures on the right-of-way, and the problem of soil excavation near transmission towers.”
→ TCN Enugu Region engaged communities in Ebonyi State on issues related to vandalism, illegal structures on the right-of-way, and soil excavation near transmission towers.
realnewsmagazine.net
“THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says Enugu Region has carried out a community sensitisation campaign in Ebonyi to address rising incidents of vandalism, erection of illegal structures on its Right of Way (RoW).”
→ TCN Enugu Region carried out a community sensitisation campaign in Ebonyi to address vandalism and illegal structures on its Right of Way.
independent.ng
“Host communities were urged to report any suspicious activities around transmission facilities to TCN and the nearest security operatives.”
→ Host communities were urged to report suspicious activities around transmission facilities to TCN and security operatives.