November 08, (THEWILL) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria says recovery efforts are ongoing to stablise the national grid which experienced a disturbance on Thursday.
THEWILL reports that the grid suffered disturbances at about 11.29 am on Thursday throwing the nation into another round of power outages nationwide.
TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed in a statement that the failure was triggered by sudden rise in frequency from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz of which Abuja Axis was restored within 28 minutes and recovery is still ongoing.
It added that the frequency spike was caused by issues encountered at one of TCN’s substations, which had to be shut down to prevent further complications.
The statement read, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that the national grid experienced a disturbance at approximately 11:29 AM this morning, caused by a sudden rise in frequency from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz.
“Recovery efforts began immediately, and the Abuja Axis was restored within minutes. Recovery is still ongoing.
“The frequency spike was caused by issues encountered at one of TCN’s substations, which had to be shut down to prevent further complications.
“In addition to this, TCN is actively engaged in significant repair work on several critical transmission lines and substations. This includes the 330kV transmission line along the Shiroro–Mando axis, major upgrades at the Jebba Transmission Substation, and the restoration of the second Ugwuaji–Apir 330kV transmission line.
“Furthermore, following the submission of the investigative report on the causes of previous grid collapses, TCN has begun addressing the identified weaknesses in the transmission system.”
It added, “Efforts are being made to close the gaps highlighted in the report, and to enhance the overall stability and resilience of the grid. These efforts include both technical upgrades and strategic interventions based on the committee’s recommendations.
“However, it is important to note that while these repairs and improvements are underway, some degree of instability in the system is likely to persist until all major works are completed. TCN acknowledges the impact of these disruptions and kindly asks for the understanding and patience of the public during this challenging period.
“The company remains committed to improving the reliability of electricity supply, recognizing the vital role that stable power plays in Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
“TCN assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the grid’s long-term stability, in line with the recommendations of the investigative committee, while also addressing infrastructure damage such as vandalized transmission lines.”
Meanwhile, Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has ordered TCN and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin the immediate implementation of the recommendations of the inter-agency committee, set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector.
The minister in a statement by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media, Bolaji Tunji, directed all relevant agencies in the ministry to brace up for the immediate implementation of the recommendations of the committee, which was submitted on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
“The recommendations of the committee are far reaching and will proffer lasting solutions to the incessant power grid collapses that we have embarrassingly witnessed in the country in the immediate and long term”, he said.
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