JUST IN: TCN announces planned power outage in parts of Abuja, Niger State

Business, Corporate Affairs

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage that will affect electricity supply to parts of the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring communities in Niger State.

In a notice issued on Saturday, TCN said the temporary disruption is necessary to facilitate scheduled maintenance work at its Katampe 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation in Abuja.

According to the company, the maintenance exercise will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

During the four-hour maintenance window, TCN engineers will carry out critical works on the 150MVA 330/132/33kV transformer and its associated switchgear equipment at the substation.

As a result of the exercise, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to receive bulk power supply from the affected transformer for onward distribution to customers.

The planned outage is expected to affect electricity consumers in Kubwa, Suleja, Bwari, and surrounding communities.

TCN explained that the maintenance forms part of efforts to improve the reliability, efficiency, and stability of power transmission infrastructure serving the affected areas.

The company appealed to residents and businesses that may be impacted by the temporary interruption to bear with the inconvenience.

“TCN apologises for any inconvenience this maintenance exercise may cause customers supplied through the affected transformer,” the company stated.

The transmission firm assured the public that normal electricity supply would be restored immediately after the completion of the scheduled maintenance works.

The latest exercise is part of TCN’s ongoing network maintenance programme aimed at strengthening the national grid and enhancing power delivery across the country.