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BREAKING: TCN announces power outage in Akwa Ibom for transformer maintenance

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an electricity disruption in parts of Akwa Ibom State.

 

TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

 

She explained that the outage, which is scheduled between 11am and 6pm on Tuesday, was due to maintenance of TCN’s 60 Mega Volt Ampere power transformers at the 132/33kV Uyo Transmission Substation.

 

Areas affected are Abak, Ikot-Ekpene, Afaha Ube, and Idoro.

 

“The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, announces scheduled maintenance on one of its 60MVA power transformers at the 132/33kV Uyo Transmission Substation on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

“As a result, there will be an interruption of bulk power supply to the Port Harcourt DisCo, affecting the distribution of electricity to end-users in Abak, Ikot-Ekpene, Afaha Ube, and Idoro for the duration of the maintenance period.

 

“The power interruption is necessary to ensure a safe working environment for our engineers while they perform the maintenance work. TCN assures all that the bulk power supply will be restored immediately upon completion,” she stated.

 

 

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