By Seun Ibiyemi
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a seven-hour power interruption across several communities in Kogi and Edo states as it carries out annual preventive maintenance at its Ajaokuta Transmission Substation.
In a notice issued on Monday, TCN said the maintenance is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 9am to 4pm.
The exercise will involve preventive maintenance on the 162MVA, 330/132kV power transformer, associated switchgear and other ancillary equipment at the 330/132kV Ajaokuta Transmission Substation.
TCN said the maintenance is necessary to improve the reliability and operational performance of the transmission infrastructure.
The company said the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) would be unable to off-take electricity to customers in several communities during the exercise.
Affected areas include Ekirin, Omuo, Ibillo, Akoko, Ogala, Ikare, Magongo, Okene Town, Ayere, Kabba and environs.
Similarly, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) will be unable to supply electricity to customers in several communities and industrial facilities.
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The affected areas include 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 and Oka, among others.
TCN said electricity supply would be restored to the affected locations immediately after completion of the maintenance exercise.
The transmission company apologised to affected customers for the inconvenience caused by the planned outage and appealed for their understanding and cooperation.
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