The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will experience power outages on Saturday and Sunday as it plans to carry out maintenance works at two transmission sub-stations.
TCN Public Relations General Manager, Ndidi Mbah, who made this known in a statement, said the maintenance work will be carried out today from 9 am to 1 pm on the 60MVA power transformer and its associated switchgears at the Gwagwalada 330/132/33kV Transmission sub-station.
It istated that during the period of the maintenance exercise, the Abuja DisCo will be unable to supply electricity to customers in Gwagwalada and environs for four hours.
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Also, the TCN added that on December 29, 2024, from 9 am to 10 pm, maintenance work will be carried out on one of the 60MVA power transformers at the Kukwaba 132/33kV transmission sub-station.
This, it said will result in power interruption in Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec and Life Camp areas of Abuja
“TCN apologises for the inconvenience this may cause, especially during the end of year . However, it is important that maintenance is carried out as scheduled for optimal performance of power equipment,” it stated.