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Darkness Hits Abuja

Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory will be without power supply for hours on Thursday following planned maintenance by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in its Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation.

The General Manager of Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

This latest development comes amid a series of national grid failures that have repeatedly plunged the country into widespread blackouts.

According to her, the maintenance of the 132/33kV transmission substation is to enable TCN engineers to install a new 33kV disconnector on the L31 line bay.

The maintenance is scheduled to commence from 9 am Thursday, 24 October 2024, to 6 pm.

The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that its engineers will carry out planned maintenance on a 33kV feeder at the Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Abuja.

“This is to enable TCN engineers to install a new 33kV disconnector on the L31 line bay.

“The maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, 24th October 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm.”

The statement added that only one 60MVA power transformer will be out of bulk power supply for nine hours, consequently, Abuja Distribution Company will be unable to off-take bulk power from the affected 60MVA power transformer for onward distribution to its customers.

The locations include Galadima, Kabusa, Sunnyvale, Suncity Estate, Wonderland, Human Right Radio, Brilla FM, Kubusa Garden Estate, Jewel Apartment and environs.

“During the period, only one 60MVA power transformer will be out of bulk power supply for nine hours, consequently, Abuja Distribution Company will be unable to offtake bulk power from the affected 60MVA power transformer for onward distribution to its customers in Galadima, Kabusa, Sunnyvale, Suncity Estate, Wonderland, Human Right Radio, Brilla FM, Kubusa Garden Estate, Jewel Apartment and environs.

“TCN apologises for any inconvenience this may cause electricity consumers in the affected areas and notes that adherence to power equipment maintenance is essential for optimal performance,” the statement concluded.