- TCN announces the collapse of the national grid
- The collapse occurred at 11.01 am on 12th May
- Efforts at restoration began immediately
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday announced the collapse of the national grid. In a statement released by the TCN, the reason for the grid collapse was a result of voltage collapse in some parts of the grid.
”The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that at about 11.01 am today, 12th May 2021, there was a total system collapse of the grid, as a result of voltage collapse at some parts of the grid” the statement read.
”TCN commenced grid recovery immediately after the collapse, from Shiroro Generating Station to Katampe TS, Abuja through the Shiroro-Katampe line at 11.29 am, and also through Delta Generating Station to Benin Transmission Substation and has reached Osogbo and parts of Lagos” the statement continued.
The TCN pleaded for patience while the recovery was ongoing. ”TCN appeals for patience as it works assiduously to ensure full restoration of the grid and consequently power supply to the remaining parts of the country”.