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Parts of Abuja to experience power outage Sunday, TCN says

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Transmission Company of Nigeria will conduct maintenance at the 132kV Apo Transmission Substation from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
  • The work will affect electricity supply in Lugbe, Garki, Area 1, the National Hospital, Guzape, Asokoro and surrounding areas.
  • TCN said power would return immediately after the maintenance and apologized for the disruption.

Several parts of Abuja will experience a temporary power outage on Sunday as the Transmission Company of Nigeria carries out scheduled work at the 132kV Apo Transmission Substation.

TCN said the maintenance will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 6, 2026. Crews will string and latch Optical Ground Wire on the two 132kV Katampe-Apo transmission lines between towers T130 and T132.

Consequently, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to off-take electricity for supply to customers in Lugbe, Garki, Area 1, National Hospital, Guzape, Asokoro, and surrounding areas during the exercise.

· Transmission Company of NigeriaTCN explained how the scheduled maintenance would affect electricity distribution.

The work will prevent the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company from receiving electricity for customers in Lugbe, Garki, Area 1, the National Hospital, Guzape, Asokoro and nearby areas.

TCN said electricity supply would resume immediately after the maintenance ends. The transmission company also apologized to residents and electricity consumers for the inconvenience caused by the planned outage.

Power supply will be restored immediately after the maintenance exercise is completed.

· Transmission Company of NigeriaTCN assured affected residents that service would return after the work.
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