The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, has disclosed the reconnection of six power plants adding that 90% of Nigeria’s power supply has been restored.
This development is coming following the second collapse of the Nigeria’s electricity in less than 24 hours which has resorted to a nationwide blackout.
Recall that on Monday evening, the power grid went down, disrupting both domestic and business activities across the country. Less than 24 hours after the first collapse on Monday, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that the grid had collapsed once again.
However, in a statement, TCN’s General Manager, Ndidi Mbah, explained that recovery move are underway.
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Mbah noted that TCN continued its recovery efforts, and grid restoration is now at an advanced stage, with electricity supply restored to about 90% of TCN substations across the country. The Abuja area and other major distribution centers have regained light.
Data from the independent system operator, reviewed by Vanguard, showed that by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, six power plants were back on the grid, generating a combined total of 714.16 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
The statement also clarified that the partial disturbance did not impact the Ibom Gas power plant, which had been isolated from the grid. Ibom continued to supply electricity to the South-South region, including Eket, Ekim, Uyo, and Itu 132kV substations.
Mbah concluded by saying that a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident will be conducted once the grid is fully restored.
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