- A transmission line trip at Omotosho caused a power outage in Lagos, Abuja, and Osogbo on February 13.
- TCN clarified that the rest of the national grid remained stable, dismissing reports of a grid collapse.
- Power supply was restored quickly, with TCN committing to improving grid stability and reliability.
A transmission line trip caused a power outage in parts of Lagos, Abuja, and Osogbo on Wednesday, February 13, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The incident occurred at 11:34 a.m. on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line.
TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, explained the disruption. The outage happened when the transmission line at the Omotosho end tripped. At the same time, the Benin-Egbin 330kV line underwent scheduled maintenance for mechanical tracing, which worsened the situation.
The tripping caused a cascading outage, affecting Lagos, Abuja, and Osogbo. Mbah clarified that the national grid remained intact, countering earlier reports about a grid collapse.
“There was no grid collapse,” Mbah said. “The outage only affected Lagos, Abuja, and Osogbo. The rest of the grid continued working as expected.”
Electricity distribution companies had reported a disturbance on the national grid at 11:34 a.m., leading to power cuts. However, TCN clarified that only specific areas experienced outages, not the entire country.
Technicians worked quickly to restore the affected transmission line. After resolving the issue, the power supply returned to Lagos, Abuja, and Osogbo. TCN reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a stable and reliable national grid.
Mbah emphasised the company’s ongoing efforts to improve grid stability. “We are implementing various measures to strengthen the national grid and prevent future outages,” she added.
TCN urged Nigerians to disregard incorrect reports about a grid collapse, stressing that only localised outages occurred. The company continues working to maintain a resilient power transmission network and improve its infrastructure.
Mbah apologised for the inconvenience and reassured the public that the company focuses on efficiently delivering bulk power. “We are fully committed to enhancing the grid’s reliability,” she stated.
Power disruptions have been an ongoing issue in Nigeria, but TCN says it is taking active steps to minimise such incidents. The company aims to improve grid performance by investing in infrastructure and addressing technical faults.
The Omotosho-Ikeja West transmission line is critical in Nigeria’s power network. Its trip caused significant outages in Lagos, Abuja, and Osogbo, but the quick restoration of the line shows progress in TCN’s handling of such situations.
The company plans to continue upgrading its infrastructure to prevent further interruptions. TCN’s actions reflect its determination to ensure a stable power supply for Nigeria’s growing energy needs.
Power has returned to the affected areas, and TCN promises ongoing efforts to enhance the national grid. The company remains a key player in managing Nigeria’s power transmission and is working to improve grid stability and reliability.