The Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Engr. Dr. Osita Ngwu, has pledged to support efforts to resolve the challenges delaying the commissioning of the 9th Mile 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Enugu State.
Senator Ngwu made the commitment during an inspection visit to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) facility at 9th Mile on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
He was received by the Assistant General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Sub-Region, Engr. Jude Madu, alongside other management staff, who briefed him on the operational status of the substation.
According to Engr. Madu, although the substation was completed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) in 2022, it has remained idle because the approximately 22-kilometre New Haven–9th Mile 132kV double-circuit transmission line is yet to be completed.
He explained that Right-of-Way (RoW) challenges have stalled the completion of the transmission line, preventing the energisation and commissioning of the facility.
Madu noted that once operational, the substation would significantly improve bulk power supply to the 9th Mile industrial hub and neighbouring communities. He also stressed the need for enhanced security to protect the infrastructure from vandalism before it is commissioned.
Responding, Senator Ngwu acknowledged the urgency of addressing the identified obstacles and assured TCN of his commitment to facilitating solutions to the Right-of-Way issues.
He also pledged to support efforts aimed at strengthening security around the facility to protect the critical national power infrastructure.
The visit ended with a guided tour of the substation’s control room, switchyard and other key installations.
