TCN announces scheduled power outage along Benin–Ajaokuta transmission line

The motion is entitled “Transmission Company of Nigeria Management and the Future of the Electric Power Sector Reforms in Nigeria: The Urgent Need to Facilitate Swift Action in the Management of TCN through Investigation.’’ Moving the motion, Abubakar expressed worry that the TCN had not been able to implement the NEGIP project.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has announced a scheduled outage on Benin–Ajaokuta 330kV Transmission Line to facilitate ongoing restringing works at the Ihovbor Power Plant Turn-In/Turn-Out Transmission Substation.

According to a statement signed by Ndidi Mbah, general manager, Public Affairs department of TCN, the restringing project which commenced on Friday, 27th February 2026, will run through Tuesday, 31st March 2026, from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily.

The company explained that the exercise is necessary to enable its contractor to continue the restringing works on the 330kV transmission line connected to the Ihovbor Power Plant.

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It stated that during this exercise, Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) will be unable to supply electricity to its customers in UNIBEN, Oluku, Egba, and Ihovbor environs for up to 10 hours each day during the construction period.

“Additionally, the project requires temporary power interruptions because the transmission line crosses major highways along the Benin–Ajaokuta axis. Road safety agencies have been duly notified and will be on standby to ensure public safety throughout the construction period.

“Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) will be unable to supply electricity to its customers in UNIBEN, Oluku, Egba, and Ihovbor environs for up to 10 hours each day during the construction period.

“Please note that restringing activities will be suspended daily at 6:00pm, after which the affected feeders will be restored. This means that BEDC will be able to off-take electricity to the above-mentioned areas from 6:00pm until 8:00am the following day.

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“TCN apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and assures all affected customers that full bulk power supply will be restored to the DisCo upon completion of the project,” the statement read.

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