TCN Blames Miscommunication for IBEDC Power Outage Confusion
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has blamed the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the miscommunication on the power outage confusion.
This was to clarify the recent social media statement issued by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on January 15, 2026.
A statement from the TCN General Manager Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah says, “ The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to clarify the recent social media statement issued by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on January 15, 2026. The publication attributed its inability to deliver estimated hours of power supply on Idowa 33kV feeder at Ijebu-Ode 132/33kV Transmission Substation to its Band A customers from 10 am to 6 pm and 10 pm to 11 pm.
“We would like to state that our operational records show no load shedding imposed on the feeder during the referenced period. Instead, the Idowa 33kV feeder was taken out of service on a forced outage by IBEDC.
“TCN encourages IBEDC to ensure that information shared with the public, particularly its customers, is accurate and reflective of the situation on the ground.
“While TCN acknowledges that a system may experience glitches, we remain committed to our mandate of transporting bulk electricity efficiently to distribution companies’ load centers across the country. Our ongoing efforts to rehabilitate and expand our transmission network are aimed at enhancing overall transmission system performance.
“We kindly request that the referenced post be reviewed and updated accordingly,” the statement said.
