TCN Blames Epileptic Power Supply In FCT On Low Generation By GenCos

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed the current epileptic power supply being experienced within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and environs to low power generation into the national grid by the generation companies (GenCos).

TCN further faulted insinuations attributing the worsening power supply in the nation’s capital to its inadequate transmission capacity resulting from the recently vandalized Gwagwalada tower.

According to the TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, “It is important to note that the current power situation being experienced generally is a result of low load allocation, caused by low power generation into the nation’s grid.”

She stated that the current power supply situation in Abuja is not  attributable to inadequate transmission capacity resulting from the  Gwagwalada tower vandalism incident of 26th February,  2024.

“This is because TCN supplies AEDC bulk power for Abuja and environs through three major 330kV transmission lines. The three bulk power sources are to ensure flexibility  and reliability .

“Contrary to recent publications in the media, therefore, the Gwagwalada incident  impacted the redundancy and flexibility of bulk supply and not the capability of TCN to supply adequate bulk supply to Abuja and environs.

“This simply means that the wheeling capacity of TCN to Abuja has not been affected because the available 2X330kV Shiroro – Katampe Transmission  lines are sufficient to convey allocated power to Abuja”, Mrs Mbah explained.