UPDATE: RESTORATION COMMENCES AFTER 2ND NATIONAL GRID COLLAPSE IN 2024

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The spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN) Mrs. Ndidi Mba, confirmed thag the national electricity grid collapsed again, on Thursday evening: “There was a system collapse. But we have commenced recovery and have restored supply in Benin, Abuja and some other parts of the nation.”

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The incident marks the second time in year 2024 that the national electricity grid collapsed.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company made the collapse known to its customers through its social media handles.

The AEDC said the national grid collapsed at about 4:28 pm, plunging the country into darkness.

“Dear valued customers, please be informed that the current power outage is due to a system failure from the national grid. The system collapsed at about 16:28 hours today 28 March 2024, causing the outage currently being experienced across our franchise area.

“We appeal for your understanding as all stakeholders are working hard to restore normal supply,” the Abuja DisCo said.

In similar vein, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company said: “Dear valued customer, kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 16:28hrs which has resulted in a loss of power supply across our network.

“We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as the power supply is restored. Kindly bear with us.”

This development marks the second time the grid is collapsing in this year, adding to challenges that have long plagued Nigeria’s power sector.