TCN announces seven-hour power outage in Abuja, lists affected areas

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Abuja Region, has announced a scheduled preventive maintenance at the Katampe 132/33 Kilovolt (kV) Transmission Substation. This maintenance will take place on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, stated this in a release in Abuja.

The purpose of the scheduled maintenance is to allow TCN’s maintenance crew to perform preventive work on the 100 megavolt ampere (MVA) 132/33 kV Power Transformer (TR1), along with its auxiliary equipment and associated switchgear within the substation.

”Consequently, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to off-take bulk power for distribution to customers in parts of Mpape, Maitama, Jahi, Life Camp,

”Others are Kado Fish Market, Idu-Karmo, and their environs during the maintenance period,” she said.

Mbah said that the company regrets any inconvenience the planned outage may cause electricity customers in the affected areas.

She added that equipment maintenance is essential to ensure their continued optimal performance.

(NAN)