The nation’s electricity grid may have experienced another collapse at the weekend as the quantum of energy generated into the grid dropped to 92.30 megawatts (MW) on Sunday, the Daily Trust reports.
Records of daily operations in the power sector showed that the highest generation was 3,621MW but it sharply dropped to 92.30MW during the period as the system frequency rose to 51.18 Hertz, a level that could trigger system collapse.

Further statistics from the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing proved that beside the reported collapse at the weekend, the national grid had recorded eight system collapses in 2018 with the most recent occurring in June.

While seven were total collapse of the system, plunging the entire country into darkness in January (when five such incidences occurred), in February and in June. There was a record of partial system collapse in April.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) which manages the grid system in its response said the system collapse occurred at about 14:27hrs of July 8, 2018. “Restoration commenced immediately after the collapse and the system was fully restored by 15:13 hours the same day.”

The spokesperson of TCN, Mrs Ndidi Mbah who confirmed this to Daily Trust said the collapse was caused by tripping of Sapele-Delta and Delta-Benin transmission lines, which reduced generation into the grid by 640MW.

“The line was fully restored by 3:15 pm Sunday and normal transmission of power also restored, yesterday,” she noted.

Omooba77:
May God save Nigeria

deboysben:
I said it fashola is not fit to be a minister. That asshole keep destroying our power sector.



Like Kemi like fashola.

chuka5000:
recently the word "collapse" is becoming a normal day to day SLANG in naija.

GOD do something before something do us o

nnachukz:
Now it is harder than Rocket science and 3yrs plus is now less than 6months within which serious government should have fixed power. Only in criticism and lies do you see APC perform wonder.
I can still remember zombies saying that we will soon forget about using generating set in our homes then.

magoo10:
Will buhari and his minister also call this corruption fighting back?

After 4year they could not deliver their campaign promise of 20,000 mega watts. Incompetent dullard

Don4eva:
I thought our Honourable Minister said their responsible government can fix power in six months. Moreover, power generation isn't rocket science

buharitill2023:
What is the problem of the jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of Biafra?

Because the grid just collapse in less than an hour,
They have started shouting failure.
Let's be truth to ourselves,
Did you notice the collapse.? No.

I am still enjoying the light right now.

buharitill2023:
What is the problem of the jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of Biafra?

Because the grid just collapse in less than an hour,
They have started shouting failure.
Let's be truth to ourselves,
Did you notice the collapse.? No.

I am still enjoying the light right now.

otokx:
Overall, there has been an improvement in electricity supply in Nigeria. More people have single phase prepaid meters now than before.

It appears there is a subtle decentralization of the national grid so the effect of a collapse is felt more by leeching communities.

buharitill2023:
What is the problem of the jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of Biafra?

Because the grid just collapse in less than an hour,
They have started shouting failure.
Let's be truth to ourselves,
Did you notice the collapse.? No.

I am still enjoying the light right now.

nnachukz:

Name calling shows how shallow you are. Now who is lazy when you could not read to where it is stated that it has collapsed severally just within this year alone?
Typical of Buhari supporters denying the reality and living in delusion. Enjoying light indeed.

babyfaceafrica:
even if this administration dey do anyhow..my light has improved since last year..dem try

SalamRushdie:


You are big liar ... what new thing have they put in place that improves your light? nothing has changed

babyfaceafrica:
na you sabi..talk about your self...18 hrs no shaking

buharitill2023:
it happen eight times this year in less than an hour each time,
But did you notice it? No.

Unlike before, days it will not be restored.

Since this administration, we are be enjoying light.

SalamRushdie:

Na lie jare

buharitill2023:
What is the problem of the jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of Biafra?

Because the grid just collapse in less than an hour,
They have started shouting failure.
Let's be truth to ourselves,
Did you notice the collapse.? No.

I am still enjoying the light right now.

buharitill2023:
What is the problem of the jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of Biafra?

Because the grid just collapse in less than an hour,
They have started shouting failure.
Let's be truth to ourselves,
Did you notice the collapse.? No.

I am still enjoying the light right now.

Omooba77:
May God save Nigeria