The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that there will be a seven-hour blackout in some areas of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, on Saturday and Sunday.
TCN announced on Saturday that its 2X100MVA 132/33kV power transformers in the Apo Transmission Substation would undergo scheduled routine maintenance. Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, made the announcement.
Mbah mentioned Garki, Asokoro, Lugbe, Airport Road, Gudu, Gaduwa, portions of Lokogoma, Apo, Kabusa, Guzape, and Nepa Junction as the places that would lose power.
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The statement states that the maintenance will take place every day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
She noted that the power supply would be restored on both days by 4 pm.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that its maintenance crew will carry out planned preventive maintenance on its 132/33kV 2X100MVA power Transformers in Apo Transmission Substation.
“Consequently, there will be power interruption through both transformers and Abuja DisCo will be unable to offtake power from the two transformers for distribution to its customers.
“TCN regrets the inconvenience this may cause electricity consumers in the affected areas,” the statement read in part.
