- Load Loss: The incident resulted in a load loss of 165 megawatts (MW).
- Affected Towers: Three towers were affected, including Tower 528, which collapsed.
- Cause of Incident: The incident occurred during a windy rainfall on Wednesday night.
- Impact: The load loss has already been diverted through other lines to minimize the impact on the affected Distribution Companies (DisCos).
- Repair Efforts: TCN engineers are working to repair the affected towers and restore normal bulk power supply.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a significant disruption to the national power grid following the tripping of the Ikeja-West/Osogbo 330-kilovolt (kV) transmission line. The incident, which occurred during a windy rainfall on Wednesday night, resulted in a load loss of 165 megawatts (MW) and affected three transmission towers.
According to the TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, the incident occurred at approximately 9:22 p.m. on Wednesday, about 14.9 kilometers from the Ikeja-West Transmission Substation. Mbah explained that a thorough investigation revealed extensive damage to Tower 528, which collapsed after a trailer truck struck detached conductors from Tower 527.
The TCN has assured that its engineers are working diligently to repair the affected towers and restore normal bulk power supply to the Ikeja, Eko, and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). In the meantime, the company has diverted the load loss through other lines to minimize the impact on the affected DisCos.
The TCN has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the efficient and reliable transmission of bulk electricity nationwide. The company has also appealed to the public to report any incidents or damage to transmission infrastructure to enable prompt response and restoration of power supply.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by the Nigerian power sector, including aging infrastructure, weather-related disruptions, and vandalism. The TCN and other stakeholders in the sector are working to address these challenges and improve the reliability and efficiency of the national power grid.
