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The explosion occurred at the Afam power transmission station in Rivers State.
- The explosion shattered the power transformer at the transmission station.
- According to PHED, repairs are already ongoing, and supply will be restored as soon as possible
An explosion at the Afam power transmission station in Rivers State has thrown some parts of Port Harcourt into darkness. The station, which is located in the Oyibo Local Government Area of the state, is owned by the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company.
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The management of PHED confirmed the explosion in a statement noting that efforts were underway to restore supply to affected areas. According to the statement put out by the acting Manager, Corporate Communications, Mrs Chioma Aninwe, PHED noted that the explosion shattered the power transformer at the transmission station.
“Repairs are already ongoing, and supply will be restored as soon as possible. Areas affected are: Rumuokwuta, some parts of NTA Road, Rumuola Road, Ikwerre Road from Wimpey junction to Rumuigbo junction, parts of Ada George, GRA phases 1, 2 and 3, Oroworukwo community and Olu Obasanjo Road. Others are some parts of Rumukalagbor, some parts of Rumuibekwe, Rumuola under the bridge, Rumuola link road, and some parts of Stadium Road,” the statement added.