Nigeria's national grid has suffered yet another collapse today, marking the fifth disturbance in just two weeks—a worrying pattern that continues to test the resilience of the nation’s power infrastructure. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed that the latest incident occurred around 11:29 AM, with a sudden frequency spike from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz, triggering an emergency shutdown of one of TCN’s substations to prevent further complications.
Despite TCN’s prompt efforts to restore power to the Abuja Axis within minutes, the recurrence of these failures has raised concerns nationwide, as businesses and households continue to bear the brunt of an unstable power supply. TCN’s ongoing recovery efforts reflect its commitment, yet the ongoing disruptions emphasize the critical state of the grid, especially as these incidents become alarmingly frequent.
According to TCN's General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, extensive repair work is underway on major transmission lines and substations, including the Shiroro–Mando 330kV line, the Jebba Transmission Substation, and the Ugwuaji–Apir 330kV line. These repair projects are part of TCN's broader strategy to reinforce grid stability based on recommendations from a recent investigative report on previous collapses.
TCN acknowledges that these recurring disruptions are likely to persist until the completion of major repairs and upgrades. The company urges patience and understanding from the public as it addresses these structural weaknesses, emphasizing the importance of stable power to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
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