Nigeria’s power transmission company, TCN, has reported that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance at about 1:52 pm on Tuesday, 5th November, 2024, leading to blackout in most of the states.
A statement issued by Ndidi Mbah, Public Affairs Manager for TCN, explained that the disturbance was caused by “a series of lines and generators trippings.”
The unfortunate incident caused instability of the grid and, consequently, the partial disturbance of the system.
She said data from the National Control Centre (NCC) revealed that a part of the grid was not affected by the bulk power disruption.
“TCN engineers are already working to quickly restore bulk power supply to the states affected by the partial disturbance,” she added.
According to her, bulk power supply has been restored to Abuja, as of 2.49 pm, and “we are gradually restoring to other parts of the country.
“We sincerely apologise for every inconvenience this may cause our electricity customers,” she concluded.
This is the tenth time Nigeria’s power grid is experiencing disturbances in 2024.
Many Nigerians are worried about these numerous incidences and keep wondering whether there would be an end to the issue of grid collapse.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com