From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has notified the public that it will soon carry out its annual preventive maintenance on the 30/40MVA power transformer at the Sokoto Transmission Substation, starting from Saturday, 17 January, 2026, from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
In a statement from the General Manager, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, explained that during this period, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), will be unable to receive bulk electricity from the affected transformer to off-take electricity for distribution to customers in parts of Sokoto Town, including Sama Road, Abuja Road, Gagi Area, Minanata Area, Old Airport, and the Army Barracks.
The planned maintenance, it added, is necessary to ensure the continued safety, reliability, and efficient operation of the transmission equipment supplying electricity to the area.
TCN however, sincerely regrets any inconvenience this temporary outage may cause electricity customers in the affected locations and appreciates their understanding as efforts are made to improve power system performance.
