Transmission Company Of Nigeria Explains Power Supply Disruptions In Benin

General Manager TCN, Usman

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has explained that the disruption and subsequent load shedding of electricity supply experienced in some parts of Benin City and environs was due to maintenance work carried out by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

In a release by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN said the disruption which occurred on 7th November, 2018, was caused by BEDC maintenance crew while they were clearing shrubs close to the substation where a branch from a tree fell and tripped the primary and secondary breakers of the T21 60MVA, 132/33Kv transformer.

She however, said that bulk power supply to the area had been restored and is on load shedding through a back feed from transformer T24 to bring relief to GRA, Etete, Switch Station, Koko, Ikpoba Dam and Nkpenekpen.

TCN expressed regret on the situation and reassured customers that normal supply would be restored as soon as TCN engineers rectify the damaged breakers.