NO GRID COLLAPSE AS TCN GIVES CLARIFICATION ON MEDIA REPORTS ...... Says Benin- Omotosho Line Tripped, Not System Collapse

"The transmission line tripping affected Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotoso, Geregu, and Paras, but these have all been restored except for the Benin - Omotoso 330kV line whose restoration is ongoing." TCN 

The Transmission Company of Nigeria,  TCN has reacted to reports in certain media platforms that reported a grid collapse; purported to be the first in the new year following series of collapses recorded the previous year that drew the attention of the Federal Government.

The TCN, in a statement issued on Sunday 12th January 2025 stressed that the nation's grid did not experience any collapse today, contrary to the widely published misinformation in the media.

According to the statement, signed by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager Public Affairs of TCN, stated that; "Earlier today, at about 13:41Hrs, the Osogbo - Ihovour line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin - Omotosho line. These consequently affected bulk supply to only Lagos axis alone."

"It is important to clarify that at about 13:00 Hrs, today, just before the tripping, total generation on the grid was 4,335.63MW," the statement read.

"After the trippings, however, generation was 2,573.23MW, showing clearly that the grid did not experience a collapse.

"The transmission line tripping affected Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotoso, Geregu, and Paras, but these have all been restored except for the Benin - Omotoso 330kV line whose restoration is ongoing.

"As TCN continues to work hard to put in place a robust transmission grid, in spite of prevailing challenges. it is imperative that we understand the negative impact of deliberately misinforming the public and the value of disseminating true and verifiable facts." The statement concluded.