By Constance Athekame
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced an annual preventive maintenance of its 330/132 Kilo Volt (kV) at Ajaokuta Transmission Substation.
It said that the maintenance was scheduled to take place on Tuesday from 9am to 4pm.
The management of the company announced this on its X handle in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to TCN, the exercise will enable its crew carry out preventive maintenance on the 162 Mega Volt Ampree (MVA) , 330/132kV power transformer, associated switchgear and ancillary equipment in the substation.
It said that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) would be unable to off-take electricity to its customers in Ekirin, Omuo, Ibillo, Akoko, Ogala, Ikare, Magongo, Okene Town, Ayere, Kabba and environs during the period.
”Similarly, Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) will be unable to off-take electricity to its customers in Okpella Town, BUA Cement Company, West African Fertiliser Company, Dibeks Milling Company, and Edestein Company.
”Other areas to be affected include the Freedom Group Company, Ososo, Uluoke, Iyora, Apana, Okpekpe, Arigidi, Ikare Town, Lampese, Igara, Oka and environs,” it said.
The company said that power supply would be restored to the affected areas upon completion of the exercise.
It also apologised for the inconvenience the planned maintenance would cause affected electricity customers, and appreciated their understanding and cooperation.(NAN)
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