The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to allow for routine maintenance at the Katampe 132/33-kilovolt (kV) Transmission Substation.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, said the preventive maintenance would take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
She explained that the exercise would enable TCN’s maintenance team to carry out routine servicing on the 100 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) 132/33kV Power Transformer (TR1), its auxiliary equipment, and associated switchgear at the substation.
As a result, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to receive bulk power for distribution to customers in parts of Mpape, Maitama, Jahi, Life Camp, Kado Fish Market, Idu-Karmo, and surrounding areas during the maintenance period.
Mbah apologised for the inconvenience the temporary power interruption may cause residents and businesses in the affected locations, stressing that the maintenance is necessary to ensure the continued efficient and reliable operation of the transmission equipment.
