The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage in parts of Abuja, the nation’s capital, due to road construction activities. The outage will affect the 132‑kilovolt Gwagwalada–Kukwaba–Apo double‑circuit transmission line and is scheduled to run from 27 October to 16 November, causing temporary disruptions to bulk electricity supply in several areas, including Apo, Lokogoma, Guzape, Asokoro, Wuye, Utako, Jabi and the Idu Industrial Layout.
According to TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the outage is necessary to ensure the safety of all stakeholders during road works along the Kuje axis, which are being carried out by the Federal Capital Development Authority. The shutdown will be implemented in three phases: the first phase from 27 October to 2 November, daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; the second phase from 6 November to 9 November, also daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and the third phase from 12 November to 16 November, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. TCN assures that normal power supply will be restored to the affected areas at the end of each workday.
The road construction project forms part of ongoing infrastructure development in the Federal Capital Territory. TCN has apologized for any inconvenience the outage may cause and has urged residents and businesses to make necessary arrangements to mitigate its impact. The company advises customers to report any faults or issues to its service centers and promises regular updates on the outage’s status. As the construction progresses, TCN will continue to work toward restoring power as quickly as possible.
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