By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu
The Transmission Firm of Nigeria (TCN) introduced that the nationwide grid skilled a disturbance at roughly 11:29 am at present because of a sudden frequency spike.
In accordance with TCN, restoration efforts started instantly, with the Abuja Axis restored inside 28 minutes. Nevertheless, restoration remains to be ongoing for different affected areas.
The frequency spike was attributable to points at one among TCN’s substations, which was shut down to stop additional issues. Moreover, TCN is conducting vital restore work on essential transmission traces and substations, together with:
1. 330kV transmission traces alongside the Shiroro-Mando axis
2. Upgrades on the Jebba Transmission Substation
3. Restoration of the second Ugwuaji-Apir 330kV transmission line
TCN has additionally begun addressing weaknesses within the transmission system recognized within the investigative report on earlier grid collapses.
We acknowledge the impression of those disruptions and ask for the understanding and endurance of the general public throughout this difficult interval
“We acknowledge the impression of those disruptions and ask for the understanding and endurance of the general public throughout this difficult interval. We stay dedicated to enhancing the reliability of electrical energy provide, recognizing its very important position in Nigeria’s socio-economic improvement, the assertion partly learn.
TCN assures that every one mandatory measures are being taken to make sure the grid’s long-term stability, addressing infrastructure harm, and implementing suggestions from the investigative committee.
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