TCN restores power to Lagos after grid disturbance

Bulk power supply has been restored to Lagos and its environs after a national grid disturbance caused a widespread power outage on Thursday morning. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced the restoration via the Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line, following the incident that began around 8:19 a.m.

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At approximately 8:19 am this morning, the national grid experienced voltage instability which rapidly spread across the Lagos corridor, leading to the loss of some generating stations, causing transmission line outages, and the subsequent interruption of electricity supply to Lagos and its environs.

The disturbance originated from voltage instability that spread across the Lagos corridor, resulting in the shutdown of several generating stations and subsequent transmission line outages. The National Control Centre responded by instructing generating stations to reduce output to stabilize the system. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, convened an emergency meeting with TCN and the Nigerian Independent System Operator to coordinate restoration efforts.

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We deeply regret the inconvenience and discomfort this incident has caused residents, businesses, and all electricity customers in the affected areas.

While the Benin-Egbin 330kV line has been fully restored, engineers are still working to rectify faults on the 330kV Benin-Omotoso transmission line. TCN expressed regret for the disruption and assured customers that all relevant agencies are working diligently to normalize the situation. The company aims to stabilize and strengthen the national grid to minimize future occurrences and urged affected consumers to remain patient.

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Our goal is to stabilise and strengthen the national grid, with the aim of minimising such recurrence.