Abuja To Remain In Darkness For Two Days-TCN Confirms
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that there will be a temporary blackout in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja for two days.
This, TCN said was as a result of maintenance exercises that would be carried out between Saturday and Sunday. December 28 and 29, 2024.
A statement issued by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said, on Saturday, from 9am to 1pm, engineers will work on a 60MVA power transformer and its associated switchgear at the Gwagwalada 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation.
During this time, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (Abuja DisCo) will not be able to supply electricity to customers in Gwagwalada and surrounding areas for four hours.
Residents are advised to plan accordingly and make necessary arrangements to minimise the impact of the temporary blackout.
The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria notifies the public that its engineers will conduct planned maintenance exercises at two transmission substations.
“Today, Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., maintenance will be carried out on a 60MVA power transformer and its associated switchgear at the Gwagwalada 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation.
“During this period, Abuja DisCo will not be able to supply electricity to customers in Gwagwalada and its environs for four hours only.
“Also on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m, maintenance work will be carried out on one of the 60MVA power transformers at the Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation. This will result in power interruption in Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp,” it added.
The company sincerely apologised for the inconvenience, noting that maintenance was scheduled to ensure the optimal performance of power equipment.
“TCN apologises for the inconvenience this may cause, especially during the end-of-year and yuletide season. However, it is important that maintenance is carried out as scheduled for the optimal performance of power equipment,” the statement said.
