The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has informed residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) about impending power outages in some areas due to scheduled maintenance.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the General Manager for Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, announced that its engineers would be conducting maintenance exercises at two transmission substations between Saturday and Sunday.
During this period, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company will not be able to supply electricity to customers in Gwagwalada and its surrounding areas for a duration of four hours.
The maintenance work will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Gwagwalada 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation, involving servicing of a 60MVA power transformer and its associated switchgear.
TCN assured the public that these planned maintenance activities are necessary to improve the overall reliability of the electricity supply in the region.
The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria notifies the public that its engineers will conduct planned maintenance exercises at two transmission substations.
“Today, Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., maintenance will be carried out on a 60MVA power transformer and its associated switchgear at the Gwagwalada 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation.
“During this period, Abuja DisCo will not be able to supply electricity to customers in Gwagwalada and its environs for four hours only.”
Similarly, the statement added that from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, “maintenance work will be carried out on one of the 60MVA power transformers at the Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation.”
This, according to TCN, will result in power interruptions in Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp.
Part of the statement reads, “TCN apologises for the inconvenience this may cause, especially during the end-of-year and yuletide season. However, it is important that maintenance is carried out as scheduled for the optimal performance of power equipment.
The company apologised for the inconvenience, noting that maintenance was scheduled to ensure the optimal performance of power equipment.
