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    Abuja, Benin to experience blackout as TCN maintains substation

    Opalim LiftedBy Opalim LiftedJuly 12, 2024No Comments1 Min Read
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    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that there will be a 3-hour blackout in regions covered by Abuja and Benin distribution companies (DisCos) due to a scheduled maintenance exercise at the Ajaokuta 330/132 kV transmission substation. 

    TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

    Ndidi stated that its officials will conduct the scheduled annual preventive maintenance on the 132kV Ajaokuta-Itakpe-Okenne-Okpella1 line switchgears at the Ajaokuta 330/132kV Transmission Substation today, Friday, July 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    She noted that both Abuja and Benin Distribution Companies (DisCos) will be unable to offtake bulk power from the substations. 

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