From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has notified the public, that due to the Federal Capital Development Agency’s (FCDA) road dualization project along the Apo axis, eight number 132kV and 33kV towers will be relocated along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line (Outer Southern Expressway route).
In a press release by Ndidi Mbah, general manager, TCN and made available to our correspondent yesterday Friday, the relocation work will necessitate a planned power outage from Monday, 6th January to Monday, 20th January 2025 from 9am to 4pm daily.
This is the estimated duration for the dismantling and construction of the towers as well as restringing of the power cables that would enable resumption of bulk power supply to the Apo Transmission Substation from Gwagwalada Substation.
It added that due to the above reason, there will be a rationing of electricity supply for AEDC’s customers in Kubwa, Karu, Maraba, Nyanya, Masaka, Keffi, Kukwaba, and Apo Mechanic. This will also affect parts of Lugbe, Trademore Estate, Pyakasa, Sabon Lugbe Chika Alaita axis.
TCN said while the relocation of the transmission towers is a necessity for the road completion project, it apologises for the inconvenience this planned power outage will cause.
It however, assured that power supply will be restored as soon as the towers relocation and cable stringing are completed.
