TCN blames national grid collapse on ‘voltage’, sues for patience

THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has blamed “voltage collapse” for the current shutdown of the national grid.

The country was thrown into total darkness at about 11 am today due to a total system collapse.

In a statement issued by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mba in Abuja, the TCN noted that parts of Lagos, Abuja, Delta and Osogbo and others had already been fixed, with only a few other parts of the country pending.

The statement reads; “The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that at about 11.01 am today, 12th of May, 2021, there was a total system collapse of the grid, as a result of voltage collapse at some parts of the grid.

“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.

“While the grid restoration and power restoration gradually progress to other parts of the country, the cause of voltage collapse that precipitated this failure is equally being investigated.

“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. “

This is not the first time Nigeria is experiencing a total collapse of its electricity. Five months ago, there was a blackout across the country, due to to collapse of the national grid.