Details have emerged on why the Imo State Government demolished illegal structures along the power transmission corridor in Egbu, Owerri North Local Government Area.
According to a post on the Imo State Government Public Enlightenment Facebook page, the action was taken to safeguard the ongoing 30-kilometre Alaoji–Owerri 330kV Double Circuit Transmission Line project currently in progress in the state.
The project is part of the National Transmission Expansion Programme (NTEP), designed to strengthen electricity transmission capacity and improve power supply reliability across Imo State and neighbouring areas.
Authorities said structures erected under the transmission corridor posed safety risks and could obstruct the construction and operation of the high-voltage line linking the Alaoji Transmission Station in Abia State to the Egbu Transmission Station in Owerri.
The state government had earlier issued notices to residents and property owners occupying the right-of-way of the transmission line, directing them to vacate the corridor to allow the project proceed without hindrance.
In January 2026, the government issued a 14-day ultimatum for the removal of illegal structures built under the grid line stretching from the Alaoji Transmission Station to the Egbu Transmission Station.
A task force later moved in to enforce the directive, leading to the demolition of structures found within the restricted corridor in parts of Egbu.
Officials said the right-of-way clearance was necessary to prevent hazards and ensure the safe installation and operation of the high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
Meanwhile, work on the transmission project has continued to progress, with the erection of the AAH-3 tower at location 100 marking a key milestone in the construction phase.
The project, being executed by TTC Hydra Limited, involves the erection of transmission towers and the stringing of high-voltage conductors across the 30-kilometre corridor.
Authorities say the upgrade is expected to significantly boost electricity transmission capacity, reduce outages and strengthen the power grid serving Imo State and surrounding areas once completed.
