Six easten States to experience total blackout for two days-TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has sent out a notice intimating electricity consumers, that six States of the federation, will experience power outage this weekend, for about 48 hours. Mr. Dave Ifabiyi, the Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, issued a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, explaining that the action was necessary, to enable the company’s contractors enhance the capacity of the transmission system, that serves the affected areas. “In the bid to complete the final connection works on the new double circuit 330kV transmission line from Benin, in Edo State, to Onitsha, in Anambra State, and the associated substation at Onitsha, there will be power interruption to Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi and Imo states in the eastern part of the federation, as well as parts of Benue State on Saturday, January 26 and Sunday, January 27, 2013,” the statement read. “The crucial final connection works to be carried out by our contractors, having completed the stringing of 330kV double circuit transmission line across River Niger, aim at enhancing the transmission capacity in the area and improving grid power delivery and reliability nationwide.” Ifabiyi also apologised ahead of the planned power interruption, which will definitely affect business owners and homes. Source: DailyPost