The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has blamed the load shedding in Lagos State on the transmission lines snap which occurred between Towers 420 to 422 on the Omotoso – Ikeja West 330kV transmission line on Saturday, March 9, 2025.
TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Tuesday explained that the lines cut resulted in a reduction of approximately 350MW of bulk electricity supply to Lagos area affecting both Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies.
She further explained that the temporary drop in bulk power supply also caused significant load shedding within the Eko and Ikeja franchise areas.
Mrs. Mbah, however, informed that TCN has mobilized its engineers to the site and conveyed necessary materials to repair the snapped sections of the 330kV Omotoso – Ikeja West transmission line.
She disclosed that the repair work is expected to be completed within three days, after which the full bulk power supply would be restored through the transmission line route.
The GM said the company apologizes for any inconvenience caused to the government, Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution companies, and electricity consumers in Lagos State.
