The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled one-day power outage in parts of Oyo State on April 9, 2026, to facilitate maintenance on its 40MVA transformer at Jericho. The planned interruption, confirmed in a statement by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, will affect electricity supply from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to several areas, including UCH, Yemetu, Oremeji, Railway Quarters, Mokola, Roundabout, Bashorun, Cocoa House, Secretariat, Onireke, Fan Milk, and Bank Road.
The maintenance work is described as a routine exercise aimed at ensuring the transformer operates at optimal capacity. TCN emphasized that such checks are critical to sustaining the reliability of Nigeria’s power transmission network. The company has apologized for any inconvenience the outage may cause to residents and businesses in the affected locations.
Power infrastructure maintenance is a recurring necessity across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, where aging equipment and growing demand often strain the grid. Scheduled outages like this one are intended to prevent unplanned disruptions and improve long-term service delivery. TCN has urged the public to bear with the temporary inconvenience as it works to enhance the stability of the national grid.
This planned intervention underscores the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, where transmission and distribution inefficiencies continue to impact electricity access. While such maintenance is vital, it also highlights the need for accelerated investment in grid modernization and capacity expansion to reduce the frequency and duration of service interruptions.
TCN has assured that all necessary precautions will be taken during the maintenance to ensure the safety of personnel and the public. The company has called on residents in the affected areas to make alternative power arrangements during the outage period.
