A six-hour power outage is currently underway in Ogun state following an announcement by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, which said the planned power outage is to enable it to carry out maintenance services.
The TCN announced on its X handle this Thursday, that the outage is due to scheduled maintenance on the 40MVA 132/33KV power transformer at the McPherson Transmission Substation.
It said the maintenance exercise which began at 10:00 a.m. will end by 4:00 p.m. as engineers carry out preventive routine checks aimed at ensuring the continued efficiency and reliability of the transformer.
As a result of the exercise, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) will be unable to supply electricity to customers in McPherson, University, and Ogunmakin areas during the maintenance period.
The company also apologised to residents and businesses affected by the temporary interruption, urging consumers to bear with the inconvenience while the maintenance is completed.