The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has notified residents of the Federal Capital Territory about possible blackouts in some areas.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN announced that its engineers would conduct maintenance exercises at two transmission substations between Saturday and Sunday (today).
According to TCN, during the maintenance period, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company “will not be able to supply electricity to customers in Gwagwalada and environs for four hours only.”
The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria notifies the public that its engineers will conduct planned maintenance exercises at two transmission substations.
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“On Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 9 am to 10 pm, maintenance work will be carried out on one of the 60MVA power transformers at the Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation. This will result in power interruption in Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp.”
The company apologized for the inconvenience, noting that maintenance was performed as scheduled to ensure the optimal performance of the power equipment.
