The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a six-hour scheduled power interruption in parts of the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring areas as it carried out annual preventive maintenance on its transmission facilities.
The maintenance is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, at the Katampe 1 132/33kV Transmission Substation.
According to TCN, the exercise will involve preventive maintenance on the Katampe-Gwarinpa 132/33kV Line 2 bay switchgears and associated equipment.
Consequently, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to offtake electricity supply to customers in parts of Dawaki, Dutse Alhaji, Gwarinpa, Kubwa, Arab Road, Bwari, Mopol Barracks, Jiwa, Suleja Township, FCT College of Education, Field Base, Madalla, Zuba and adjoining areas during the maintenance period.
TCN said the scheduled exercise is part of its annual preventive maintenance programme aimed at ensuring the reliability and stability of the transmission network.
The transmission company apologised to electricity consumers in the affected areas for the inconvenience the temporary interruption may cause.
