Storm Damage: TCN Declares Force Majeure on Key Ikeja West–Osogbo Line
By Admin
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a public firce majeure that occured on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
In a statement signed by the General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN said, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that a force majeure has occurred on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm on Thursday, 16 April 2026.”
According to the statement, the line tripped during the storm due to a fault, which was detected at approximately 14.9km from the Ikeja West (Ayobo) end of the transmission line.
It was reported that further inspection by TCN maintenance crews revealed that Tower No. 515 collapsed during the storm, with the structure giving way at its midsection.
Core Reporters report that the TCN is currently mobilizing materials and personnel for the re-erection of the fallen tower. Efforts are also ongoing by its engineers to dismantle the affected structure.
Meanwhile, the company assures the public that it is working assiduously to restore flexibility and redundancy in the affected corridor, while an alternative line remains in service to evacuate bulk power. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
