By Stella Odueme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a two-hour power outage at its Gwagwalada 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Abuja on Monday, October 5, 2026.
According to TCN, the urgent maintenance exercise will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon to enable its maintenance crew connect an earthing reactor to a 60MVA 132/33kV power transformer at the substation.
The company said the exercise would affect the ability of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to offtake power to customers in Watson Door, Gwagwalada, and adjoining areas during the two-hour period.
TCN apologised to electricity consumers in the affected areas for any inconvenience the maintenance exercise may cause.
The statement was signed by the Management of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and dated October 4, 2026.