TCN To Ration Power Supply In Abuja Due To Road Dualisation Project

TCN announces power rationing in parts of Abuja from Jan. 6–20 due to the FCDA’s road dualisation project along the Apo axis. Affected areas include Kubwa, Karu, Nyanya, and others.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed plans to ration electricity supply in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) serviced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The rationing will take place from January 6 to January 20, 2025, as part of efforts to facilitate the Federal Capital Development Authority’s (FCDA) ongoing road dualisation project along the Apo axis.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, TCN’s General Manager for Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, explained that the relocation of eight 132 kV and 33 kV transmission towers along the Kukwaba/Apo 132 kV line (Outer Southern Expressway) is necessary to ensure the road project progresses as planned.

Areas Affected by Power Rationing

The power supply rationing will affect the following areas:

Kubwa
Karu
Maraba
Nyanya
Masaka
Keffi
Kukwaba
Apo Mechanic
Parts of Lugbe, Trademore Estate, Pyakasa, Sabon Lugbe Chika, and the Alaita axis.

Planned Power Outages

Mrs. Mbah revealed that the power interruptions will occur daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the relocation period. These outages are necessary to dismantle the old towers, construct new ones, and restring power cables to reconnect the transmission network.

She stated, “The relocation is critical to completing the road project, but we sincerely regret the inconvenience this planned power outage will cause our esteemed customers.”

Restoration Timeline

Mbah reassured residents that electricity supply would resume immediately after the relocation and cable restringing are completed. She also expressed TCN’s commitment to minimizing the impact of the outage while ensuring smooth execution of the project.

AEDC Announcement

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) had earlier alerted customers about the anticipated power disruption across parts of its franchise areas from January 6 to January 21. The utility company emphasized that this was a collaborative effort with TCN to facilitate the ongoing infrastructure development in the capital city.