TCN’s two-month blackout in Ondo, Ekiti suspended: BEDC
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has suspended the planned power outage on the Osogbo-Akure and Ado-Ekiti 132KV lines.
According to the BEDC Electricity Plc (BEDC), the outage was scheduled for two months earlier.
BEDC spokeswoman Evelyn Gbiwen said this in a statement on Tuesday that the suspension would be until further notice.
“We wish to announce that we have just received further update from TCN to the effect that TCN has suspended the planned outage on Osogbo/Akure and Ado-Ekiti 132KV lines.
“The planned power outage, which was previously scheduled for July 1 to Aug. 31, has been suspended till further notice.
“Our services will, therefore, continue without interruption, ” she said.
According to her, BEDC remains committed to serving our customers better.
BEDC had informed its customers in Ondo and Ekiti that TCN is scheduled to conduct maintenance work on the 132KV Osogbo-Akure transmission line for two months.
It said the maintenance would involve the installation of optical ground wire and other activities that required an outage for a safe workspace.
(NAN)
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