National Grid Recovery Close To Completion – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said their efforts to fully recover the national grid is almost complete.

This follows a partial disturbance on Monday at approximately 6:48pm, prompting immediate recovery efforts.

TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Tuesday, said the recovery process commenced swiftly, with Azura Power Station providing the necessary blackstart.

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She said by 10:24 a.m. on Tuesday, the grid recovery had reached advanced stages, in spite of encountering a brief challenge that caused a minor setback.

“Notwithstanding the setback, TCN continued its recovery efforts, achieving significant progress.

“Bulk power availability has been restored to approximately 90 percent of its substations nationwide, with supply reinstated to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres.

“The partial disturbance did not affect the Ibom Gas generating station, which continued to supply power to areas in the South Southern part of the country, including Eket, Ekim, Uyo, and Itu 132 kilovolt transmission substations.”