Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory will be without power supply for hours on Thursday following planned maintenance by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in its Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation. The General Manager, Public Affairs, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. This latest development comes amid a series of national grid failures that have repeatedly plunged the country into widespread blackouts.

According to her, the maintenance of the 132/33kV transmission substation is to enable TCN engineers to install a new 33kV disconnector on the L31 line bay. The maintenance is scheduled to commence from 9 am Thursday, 24 October 2024, to 6 pm. The Statement said this is to enable TCN engineers to install a new 33kV disconnector on the L31 line bay. The maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, 24th October 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm.

It added that only one 60MVA power transformer will be out of bulk power supply for nine hours, consequently, Abuja Distribution Company will be unable to off-take bulk power from the affected 60MVA power transformer for onward distribution to its customers. The locations include Galadima, Kabusa, Sunnyvale, Suncity Estate, Wonderland, Human Right Radio, Brilla FM, Kubusa Garden Estate, Jewel Apartment and environs.

During the period, only one 60MVA power transformer will be out of bulk power supply for nine hours, consequently, Abuja Distribution Company will be unable to off take bulk power from the affected 60MVA power transformer for onward distribution to its customers in Galadima, Kabusa, Sunnyvale, Suncity Estate, Wonderland, Human Right Radio, Brilla FM, Kubusa Sunnyvale, Suncity Estate, Wonderland, Human Right Radio, Brilla FM, Kubusa Garden Estate, Jewel Apartment and environs. The company therefore apologized for any inconvenience this will cause electricity consumers in the affected areas and noted that adherence to power equipment maintenance is essential for optimal performance.