TCN Restores Power To Apo Transmission Substation, Ends Rationing In FCT
By Sunday Etuka, Abuja

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored full bulk power to its 132/33kV Apo Transmission Substation.
This follows the successful relocation of eight 132kV and 33kV towers along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line (Southern Expressway route), necessitated by the Federal Capital Development Agency’s (FCDA) road dualization project along the Apo axis.
TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah who announced the development In a statement on Friday, explained that the restoration work was completed on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
She said the two-week relocation work, which commenced on Monday, January 6, 2025, involved dismantling, and reconstructing the towers, as well as restringing power cables.
Mrs. Mbah said with the restoration of full bulk power, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) could now provide normal electricity supply from the substation to its customers in the affected areas, ending the previous load rationing.
She said the company appreciates the patience and understanding of the affected electricity consumers during the period.
TheFact Daily had earlier reported that the restoration work which started on Monday, January 6, 2025, and expected to end on Monday, January 20, 2025, missed deadline with no official statement from the company to justify the delay.
Resulting in continued rationing of electricity supply for AEDC’s customers in Kubwa, Karu, Maraba, Nyanya,Masaka,Keffi, Kukwaba, and Apo Mechanic.
It also affected parts of Lugbe, Trademore Estate, Pyakasa, Sabon Lugbe Chika Alaita axis.