TCN announces six-hour power outage in Abuja, Niger
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a six-hour power disruption in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and surrounding areas due to scheduled maintenance at its Katampe transmission substation.
In a statement on Wednesday, the company said it would carry out the maintenance on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“Consequently, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to off-take electricity for onward supply to customers in parts of Kubwa, FO1, Gbazango, Byazin, Byazin Across, Dutse Alhaji, Dutse Makaranta, Ushafa, Bwari and environs, parts of Suleja, Kaduna Road, Sabon Wuse, Dikko, Madalla, Zuba, Dakwa, Tugan Maji and environs,” the company said.
It apologised for any inconvenience this would cause electricity customers in the affected areas.
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