By Stella Odueme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored electricity supply to Kuje, Kwali, the University of Abuja and other affected communities following the completion of scheduled maintenance at its Gwagwalada Transmission Substation.
TCN said power supply was restored at 4:54 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, after its maintenance team successfully completed the annual preventive maintenance of a 60MVA 132/33kV Transformer TR1 at the 330/132/33kV Gwagwalada Transmission Substation.
According to a statement signed by TCN Management, the transformer was taken out of service at 12:17 p.m. to facilitate maintenance work on the equipment and its accessories.
The company explained that the exercise resulted in only two brief power interruptions, lasting 10 minutes each before the commencement of the maintenance and after its completion.
Communities and locations affected by the temporary interruption included parts of Kuje Road, Kuje town and environs, Kwali Express Road, Kwali town, Dobi Village, Giri, the University of Abuja, Pegi, Gwako, Gosa and surrounding areas.
TCN expressed appreciation to electricity consumers in the affected communities for their patience, understanding and cooperation throughout the maintenance exercise.