THERE WILL BE A SEVEN-HOUR BLACKOUT IN SOME PARTS OF ABUJA – TCN
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Some areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may experience a seven-hour power outage, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
On Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, the impacted areas will be blacked out from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, according to a statement from TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah.
She ascribed the incident to two transformers undergoing yearly preventive maintenance.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria informs the public that its maintenance crew will conduct annual preventive maintenance on the 2x100MVA, TR3 & TR4 transformers at the Apo 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Abuja,” the statement read.
“The planned power interruptions are unavoidable, as Abuja DisCo will be unable to receive bulk power supply from the transformers during the maintenance period. Power supply will be restored to the affected areas upon completion of the maintenance exercise.”
Mbah clarified that the National Hospital, G2 Injection Station, Garki, Area 1, and Asokoro will all experience power outages for seven hours on Saturday, February 22.
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The notification states that a seven-hour power outage will also affect Apo Legislative Quarters, Apo Resettlement, Gudu, Apo Mechanic, and the adjacent neighbourhoods.
Mbah clarified that the disruption is required because, during the maintenance period, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company will not be able to obtain a bulk power supply from the impacted transformers.
TCN expressed regret for any inconvenience this may have caused the impacted consumers.
“Power supply will be restored once the maintenance exercise is completed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause the affected electricity customers,” the company said.
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