TCN schedules seven-hour power outage for Abuja residents on Wednesday

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled seven-hour power outage for several communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The outage is necessary for preventive maintenance on a key transformer at the Katampe transmission substation.

Areas affected by the outage

During the maintenance period, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to receive bulk power from the Katampe Transmission Substation for onward distribution. Electricity supply will be temporarily interrupted in the following areas: Mpape, Maitama, Jahi, Life Camp, Kado, Fish Market, Idu-Karmo, and surrounding communities.

Why the maintenance is necessary

In a statement issued in Abuja, TCN's General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, explained that the temporary blackout is needed to enable engineers to carry out preventive maintenance on the 100 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) 132/33 Kilovolt (kV) Power Transformer (TR1) at the Katampe 132/33kV Transmission Substation. The exercise will also cover the transformer's auxiliary equipment and associated switchgear to ensure the facility continues to operate safely and efficiently. She noted that the work forms part of TCN's routine efforts to improve the reliability and stability of electricity transmission across the nation's capital.

TCN assures swift restoration

TCN expressed regret over the inconvenience the temporary power interruption may cause residents and businesses in the affected communities. The company stressed that preventive maintenance remains essential for ensuring the long-term reliability and efficient performance of critical transmission infrastructure. It assured customers that the power supply would be restored immediately after the maintenance work was completed, provided there were no unforeseen technical issues.

What this means for residents and businesses

For residents and businesses in the affected areas, the seven-hour outage means they must make adequate arrangements ahead of the scheduled blackout. While the disruption is temporary, it underscores the ongoing challenges with power infrastructure maintenance in the FCT. Reliable power supply remains critical for small businesses and households that depend on electricity for daily operations.