By Stella Odueme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a two-day scheduled maintenance exercise on a 100MVA transformer at its Irrua 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Edo State.
The exercise, scheduled for November 2 and 3, 2026, will take place daily between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
TCN said the maintenance would enable its contractors to commission the SERGI fire protection system installed on the transformer.
Consequently, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) will be unable to receive bulk electricity for onward distribution to customers served by the Ehor, Uzebba, Ubiaja, Ekpoma and Agbor 33kV feeders throughout the maintenance period.
The company apologised to electricity consumers in the affected areas for the inconvenience the planned exercise might cause.