Prepare For Electricity Blackout For 2 Days -Transmission Company

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced electricity blackout for two days – 18 and 19 of February following maintenance scheduling in Niger substation.

The maintenance involves a key equipment at its Zungeru Transmission Substation, in Niger State, the transmission company stated today.

The General Manager, Public Affairs of the company, Ndidi Mbah, said the exercise would take place from 11 am to 5 pm on both days.

According to the statement, it would cover the 150MVA 330/132/33kV transformer, 5.5MVA 33/11kV transformer, and associated switchgears at the substation.

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“Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) will still be able to supply electricity to their customers, specifically those taking supply from the transformer undergoing maintenance, as the load will be transferred to the second 150MVA transformer within the same substation.

“Kontagora, Tegina, Yauri, and environs will, however, experience a brief power interruption during the load transfer” during the exercise, which forms part of efforts to maintain efficiency at the facility.

It is expected to make the equipment available to the substation perform optimally afterwards and checkmate rampant electricity blackout in the area.