The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored power supply at 4:54 p.m. on Saturday, following the successful completion of annual preventive maintenance on its 60MVA 132/33kV Transformer TR1 at the 330/132/33kV Gwagwalada Transmission Substation.
TCN explained that the transformer was taken out of service at 12:17 p.m. to enable its maintenance crew to carry out annual preventive maintenance on the transformer and its accessories.
The company said during the maintenance exercise, power supply was interrupted for only 10 minutes before the commencement of the maintenance and 10 minutes after its completion.
Areas affected during the short outage period, according to TCN, include parts of Kuje Road, Kuje town and environs, Kwali Express Road, Kwali town, Dobi Village, Giri, UniAbuja, Pegi, Gwako, Gosa and environs.
TCN appreciated the understanding and cooperation of electricity consumers during the maintenance exercise.
