FIRE OUTBREAK AT AYEDE TRANSMISSION SUBSTATION: TCN Restores Power Supply To Affected Areas

Ayede Substation In Flames

"The fire incident which affected one number 150MVA 330/132kV power transformer, was contained and power supply restored to the substation at about 18.46, and subsequently to the affected areas the same day." Mbah, GM Public Affairs, TCN.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN has announced restoration of power supply to affected areas in the Ibadan area of Oyo state, following the fire incident at the Ayede Transmission Substation on Friday, 15 April 2022.

A statement from the General Manager, Public Affairs Department of the TCN, Ndidi Mbah released on Friday, confirmed that there was a fire incident in Ayede Transmission Substation, Ibadan, Oyo State which occurred at about 15:15hrs on Friday 15th April, 2022.

According to Mbah, "the fire incident which affected one number 150MVA 330/132kV power transformer, was contained and power supply restored to the substation at about 18.46, and subsequently to the affected areas the same day.

"We regret any inconveniences this incident may have caused electricity consumers in the affected areas." The statement conluded.