TCN Announces 7-Hour Power Outage in Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Saturday announced that certain areas of the Capital City, FCT, will undergo a seven-hour power outage.
Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, verified this information through a statement.
The interruption is necessary to facilitate planned preventive maintenance on the 132/33kV 2X100MVA Power Transformers located in the Apo Transmission Substation.
Mbah clarified that the maintenance activities are scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday, spanning from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.
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“Consequently, there will be power interruption through both transformers and Abuja distribution company (DisCo) will be unable to offtake power from the two transformers for distribution to its customers in Garki, Asokoro, Lugbe, Airport Rd, Gudu, Gaduwa, parts of Lokogoma, Apo, Kabusa, Guzape and Nepa Junction for seven (7) hours.”
She mentioned that the power supply would be reinstated by 4 pm on both days.
