TCN schedules maintenance at Zungeru Substation, Niger State, on February 18–19, 2026; minor power disruptions expected in some areas

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced plans to carry out maintenance on critical equipment at its Zungeru Transmission Substation on February 18 and 19, 2026.

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The General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, stated that the exercise would run from 11 am to 5 pm on both days, covering the 150MVA 330/132/33kV transformer, 5.5MVA 33/11kV transformer, and associated switchgears at the facility.

Electricity distribution companies, including Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), are expected to continue supplying power to customers.

The load will be transferred to the secondary 150MVA transformer within the same substation to maintain service.

However, some areas may experience temporary disruptions during the load transfer.

“Kontagora, Tegina, Yauri, and environs will, however, experience a brief power interruption during the load transfer,” Mbah explained.

The maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to ensure equipment at the Zungeru Substation performs optimally.

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The company urged the public to take note of the schedule and prepare accordingly.