TCN SET TO COMMENCE PREVENTIVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AT SOKOTO TRANSMISSION SUBSTATION

"The planned maintenance is necessary to ensure the continued safety, reliability, and efficient operation of the transmission equipment supplying electricity to the area." TCN

In its quest to continue providing quality service to Nigerians, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced its plans to carry out its annual preventive maintenance on the 30/40MVA power transformer at the Sokoto Transmission Substation, effective Saturday, 17 January, 2026. 

The maintenance will run from 10:00am to 6:00pm. A statement from the office of the General Manager Public Affairs TCN, Ndidi Mbah revealed.

According to the statement by Mbah, "During this period, the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), will be unable to receive bulk electricity from the affected transformer to off-take electricity for distribution to customers in parts of Sokoto Town, including Sama Road, Abuja Road, Gagi Area, Minanata Area, Old Airport, and the Army Barracks.

"The planned maintenance is necessary to ensure the continued safety, reliability, and efficient operation of the transmission equipment supplying electricity to the area." The statement read.

"TCN sincerely regrets any inconvenience this temporary outage may cause electricity customers in the affected locations and appreciates their understanding as efforts are made to improve power system performance." The statement concluded.