This follows the recent incidents of vandalism along the Jos-Gombe 330KV transmission line, which have resulted in severe power supply disruptions affecting seven states in the Northeast zone.
The resolution resulted from a motion sponsored by Senator Manu Haruna, representing Taraba Central, on the urgent need to address the vandalization of transmission lines of the Transmission Company of Nigeria in the zone.
In his argument, Senator Shuaibu Lau asserted that the Mambilla hydro project is non-existent and described it as a dubious process.
According to him, the Senate should appoint a special committee to investigate the procurement and expenditures made so far.
The Senate also urged the Federal Government to allocate funds to the TCN to address the faults along the Jos-Gombe 330KV transmission line and restore power supply to affected areas to alleviate the suffering of residents.
The lawmakers further resolved that the Ministry of Power should collaborate with security agencies and local vigilantes in host communities of TCN transmission lines to deter and prevent acts of vandalism.
