BREAKING: TCN DEBUNKS NATIONAL BLACKOUT .... Says Publication By Daily Post Is False

"The nation's grid is intact and supplying bulk electricity to distribution load centers nationwide. The statement by Daily Post is mischievous and baseless as TCN, through the Public Affairs Head, did not make such statement." TCN Management.

Following reports by a news publication platform, Daily Post of a national blackout, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has issued a statement denouncing the report.

The statement, a copy which was made available to naijnewsalert.com.ng described the publication as false and misleading.

The TCN states that, "The publication by Daily Post alleging that the Head of Public Affairs of TCN said that there will be a national blackout is false and totally misleading.

"The statement is mischievous and baseless as TCN, through the Public Affairs Head, did not make such statement.

"We hereby note that the nation's grid is intact and supplying bulk electricity to distribution load centers nationwide.

"As at when issuing this statement, the TCN National Control Centre Osogbo which controls bulk power transmission nationwide, is actively operational.

"We would appreciate that reports are made with a sense of responsibility not just to cause panic." The Management reiterated.