Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has informed the public that annual preventive maintenance has been scheduled at its 330/132kV Ajaokuta Transmission Substation on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 9am to 4pm. This was contained in a statement signed by the Management of TCN.
The statement reads: “The exercise will enable TCN’s crew carry out preventive maintenance on the 162MVA, 330/132kV power transformer, associated switchgear and ancillary equipment in the substation.
“Consequently, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to off-take electricity to its customers in Ekirin, Omuo, Ibillo, Akoko, Ogala, Ikare, Magongo, Okene Town, Ayere, Kabba and environs during the maintenance period.
“Similarly, Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) will be unable to off-take electricity to its customers in Okpella Town, BUA Cement Company, West African Fertilizer Company, Dibeks Milling Company, Edestein Company, Freedom Group Company, Ososo, Uluoke, Iyora, Apana, Okpekpe, Arigidi, Ikare Town, Lampese, Igara, Oka and environs.
“Power supply will be restored to the affected areas upon completion of the maintenance exercise.
“TCN apologizes for the inconvenience this planned maintenance will cause affected electricity customers and appreciates their understanding and cooperation, ” it also added.
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