Yemi Obafemi
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a seven-hour power outage affecting certain areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from February 22, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.
This was stated in a statement by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah.
Mbah explained that the action was due to the scheduled annual maintenance of two transformers.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria informs the public that its maintenance crew will conduct annual preventive maintenance on the 2x100MVA, TR3 & TR4 transformers at the Apo 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Abuja,” the statement read.
“The planned power interruptions are unavoidable, as Abuja DisCo will be unable to receive bulk power supply from the transformers during the maintenance period. Power supply will be restored to the affected areas upon completion of the maintenance exercise.”
Scheduled Preventive Maintenance on 2x100MVA Transformers at Apo Transmission Substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has notified the public that its maintenance team will carry out annual preventive maintenance on the 2x100MVA TR3 and TR4 transformers at the Apo 132/33kV substation.
Mbah stated that on Saturday, February 22, power disruptions would last for seven hours, impacting the National Hospital, G2 Injection Station, Garki, Area 1, and Asokoro.
The statement also mentioned that Apo Legislative Quarters, Apo Resettlement, Gudu, Apo Mechanic, and nearby areas would experience the same seven-hour power outage.
She further stated that the outage is essential because the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to receive bulk power supply from the affected transformers during the maintenance work.
TCN apologized for any inconvenience experienced by the affected customers during this period.
