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Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by lagostrendboy(op): 2:34pm On Dec 28, 2024

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced planned power outages in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday and Sunday due to maintenance work on transmission lines. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In a statement released on Saturday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, explained that the outages are necessary to enhance service delivery. She detailed the schedule, stating that Gwagwalada and surrounding areas will experience a power outage on Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., as engineers perform maintenance on a 60MVA power transformer and its associated switchgears at the Gwagwalada Transmission Substation.

On Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., another maintenance exercise will occur at the Kukwaba Transmission Substation. This will affect power supply in Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp.

Mrs. Mbah appealed for understanding, emphasizing that the maintenance is crucial for optimizing power equipment performance.

The statement reads:
“TCN wishes to inform the public of planned maintenance work at two transmission substations.

“On Saturday, December 28, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., maintenance will take place at the Gwagwalada 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation, resulting in a power outage in Gwagwalada and environs.

“On Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., maintenance will be conducted on one of the 60MVA transformers at the Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation, affecting power supply in Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp.”

TCN apologized for the inconvenience caused during this festive period, stressing the importance of the exercise for reliable power delivery.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/12/28/abuja-residents-plunged-into-darkness-due-to-tcn-maintenance/

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Richtaiwo(m): 2:36pm On Dec 28, 2024

Wrong timing

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by slimfit1(m): 2:41pm On Dec 28, 2024

Instead of Wike to build solar farms science and technology colleges for students to learn installation trade he is busy demolishing houses in this bad economy.

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Chimarto: 4:06pm On Dec 28, 2024

Always

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Edygrin(m): 5:13pm On Dec 28, 2024

slimfit1:
Instead of Wike to build solar farms science and technology colleges for students to learn installation trade he is busy demolishing houses in this bad economy.

Is Wike the first minister of FCT?
When previous ministers looted the FCT dry with less or nothing to show for it none of you said anything, because it's your nemesis now he has to turn Abuja to Dubai in 2 years. Clowns

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Richtaiwo(m): 5:13pm On Dec 28, 2024

slimfit1:
Instead of Wike to build solar farms science and technology colleges for students to learn installation trade he is busy demolishing houses in this bad economy.

By the time you hear the cost of building solar farms, na you go still scream Pass. Do you know the cost of solar panels, deep cycle batteries and inverters? Do you know the cost of those items that is capable of powering the whole of fct?

The past ministers of fct, what did they do that Wike should now do everything in fct?

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Jokerman(m): 5:15pm On Dec 28, 2024

And I'm think of relocating to Abuja next year by God's grace.

However, as at now, make that blackout no reach Lasgidi

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Bendeco02: 5:15pm On Dec 28, 2024

Lies

There's stable light here in Kado Estate since morning.

Nothing like such

Before you argue, am TCN contract operator.

You guys should stop spreading fake news please.

See the source of the news sef undecided

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Nobody: 5:20pm On Dec 28, 2024

No wonder. What of Torodbe side why are we not having pfower ko?

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Nobody: 5:20pm On Dec 28, 2024

Bendeco02:
Lies

There's stable light here in Kado Estate since morning.

Nothing like such

Before you argue, am TCN contract operator.

You guys should stop spreading fake news please

I smell lies

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Bendeco02: 5:24pm On Dec 28, 2024

Padipadi:
I smell lies

On what?

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Bioboy1213(m): 5:24pm On Dec 28, 2024

News is not true,

The few places I've visited today has stable electricity.

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by meobizy(m): 5:25pm On Dec 28, 2024

The same plagues us here many states away. Thank God for solar. Due to dirty panels and the challenge in reaching where they were installed, I have to call the technician for unnecessary maintenance. Rainy season, problem. Dry season even get him problem.

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Menclothing1: 5:28pm On Dec 28, 2024

Old news

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Bendeco02: 5:28pm On Dec 28, 2024

Bioboy1213:
News is not true,

The few places I've visited today has stable electricity.

Normally this forum is dump site for fake news

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by nasbiafra(m): 5:41pm On Dec 28, 2024

When God say let there be light,e be like e forget nigeria.

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Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by xyrexzmanto: 5:42pm On Dec 28, 2024

Better lie..... see light full every where 4 abuja

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by mariovito(m): 5:46pm On Dec 28, 2024

I get light sha

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Wealthoptulent(m): 5:48pm On Dec 28, 2024*

Gaaaza!
Na 1-1 now

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by MrPresidon: 5:53pm On Dec 28, 2024

But I've had light since morning up till now. In fact, I've had light for the past few weeks 20hrs per day. I'm not kidding

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by MrPresidon: 5:54pm On Dec 28, 2024

xyrexzmanto:
Better lie..... see light full every where 4 abuja

I swear. Sometimes the light is 24hrs straight. I won't lie

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by saintkel(m): 6:35pm On Dec 28, 2024

The things even affected Lafia, Nasarawa state

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Ellapthia(m): 6:48pm On Dec 28, 2024

Okkayy

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Eniolohunda: 7:13pm On Dec 28, 2024

Most Nigerians are used to the darkness, even without any TCN. That's why you see them shouting Nigeria is the best everywhere shocked

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by AcadaWriter0: 7:15pm On Dec 28, 2024

I'm considering relocating to Abuja next year, by God's grace. However, for now, I hope that the blackout doesn't reach Lagos.

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Yampotatocarrot(m): 7:26pm On Dec 28, 2024

Una own Na TCN maintenance, our own them say na transformer spoil... No light since 20th of December...
You see Makinde area of Ayobo, them dey quick forget us, from very bad roads to no light now... Thank God say no be government water we dey use

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by Bimpe29(m): 10:30pm On Dec 28, 2024

Let it lead to service improvements

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by DONFRANSKID(m): 11:19pm On Dec 28, 2024

Lies

Re: Abuja Residents Plunged Into Darkness Due To TCN Maintenance by JFT24(m): 11:07am On Dec 29, 2024

We've been having uninterrupted power in Abuja for the past week.
I'm surprised seeing this news as the light went off just few hours(+/-2) ago after days of having light.
I believe there is an improvement in the power sector lately taking my area(residence) into consideration.
Kudos to the relevant authorities on the improvement, while hoping for the improvement and generally 24/7 supply nationwide.

But on a serious note, this light do consume unit.

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