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Power outage hits Kaduna, others as national grid collapses

Kaduna and other states around the country are currently experiencing power outage following the collapse of the national grid this morning.

According to a statement by the Kaduna Electric, the national grid collapsed around 11am today (Wednesday).

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“We regret to inform you that the power outage currently being experienced across our franchise- Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states- is as a result of the collapse of the national grid.

“The collapse occurred at about 11:01 am this morning.

“Power supply shall be restored across our franchise as soon as the grid is restored by the Transmission Company of Nigeria team.

“We sincerely apologise for all inconveniences being suffered,” Abdulazeez Abdullahi, Head, Corporate Communication, Kaduna Electric said in the statement.

See TCN statement

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.

Ndidi Mbah, GM (Public Affairs) TCN

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