Parts of Abuja to experience blackout as TCN announces power interruption

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled seven-hour power outage in parts of Abuja due to annual preventive maintenance on two transformers at the Apo 132/33kV Transmission Substation.

In a statement on Friday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the maintenance will take place on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.

As a result, power supply will be temporarily disrupted in affected areas during the maintenance period.

The statement read, “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 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.”

A TCN official stated that on Saturday, February 22, there will be a seven-hour power outage affecting the National Hospital, G2 Injection Station, Garki, Area 1, and Asokoro.

On Sunday, February 23, areas including Apo Legislative Quarters, Apo Resettlement, Gudu, Apo Mechanic, and surrounding communities will also experience a seven-hour power interruption.

TCN explained that the disruption is necessary as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to receive bulk power supply from the affected transformers during maintenance.

The company apologized for any inconvenience caused and assured customers that power supply will be restored immediately after the maintenance is completed.