The Transmission Company of Nigeria is scheduled to perform maintenance on its Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation on Thursday, which would result in hours of power outages in several areas of the Federal Capital Territory.
Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday.
This most recent discovery coincides with a string of nationwide grid outages that have frequently caused extensive blackouts across the nation.
She claims that for TCN engineers to install a new 33kV disconnector on the L31 line bay, the 132/33kV transmission substation needs to be maintained.
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the maintenance is planned to start at 9 a.m. and end at 6 p.m.
The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that its engineers will carry out planned maintenance on a 33kV feeder at the Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Abuja.
“This is to enable TCN engineers to install a new 33kV disconnector on the L31 line bay.
“The maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, 24th October 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm.”
According to the statement, Abuja Distribution Company would not be able to off-take bulk power from the impacted 60MVA power transformer for subsequent distribution to its clients since just one of the 60MVA power transformers will be without a bulk power supply for nine hours.
Galadima, Kabusa, Sunnyvale, Suncity Estate, Wonderland, Human Right Radio, Brilla FM, Kubusa Garden Estate, Jewel Apartment, and the surrounding area are among the places included.
The statement concluded: “During the period, only one 60MVA power transformer will be out of bulk power supply for nine hours, consequently, Abuja Distribution Company will be unable to offtake bulk power from the affected 60MVA power transformer for onward distribution to its customers in Galadima, Kabusa, Sunnyvale, Suncity Estate, Wonderland, Human Right Radio, Brilla FM, Kubusa Garden Estate, Jewel Apartment and environs.
“TCN apologises for any inconvenience this may cause electricity consumers in the affected areas and notes that adherence to power equipment maintenance is essential for optimal performance.”
