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TCN Announces Two-Week Power Outage in Parts of Abuja Due to Road Construction

Apo, Lokogoma, Guzape, Asokoro, Wuye, Utako, Jabi, and Idu Industrial Layout to Experience Intermittent Electricity Supply…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has warned residents in parts of Abuja of a planned electricity disruption lasting more than two weeks due to road construction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, stated in a Monday announcement that the 132-kilovolt Gwagwalada–Kukwaba–Apo double-circuit transmission line will be without power during the construction period, affecting bulk electricity supply in several key areas.

“The Federal Capital Development Authority will commence road construction works along the Kuje axis from Tuesday, October 28, to Sunday, November 16, 2025. The construction work will impact the 132 kV Gwagwalada-Kukwaba-Apo transmission line,” Mbah said.

Phased Power Outage Schedule

To ensure safety and manage operations, TCN revealed that the outage would be executed in three phases:

  1. Phase One: Tuesday, October 28 – Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
  2. Phase Two: Thursday, November 6 – Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
  3. Phase Three: Tuesday, November 12 – Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily

The company assured that power will be restored at the end of each day’s work, minimizing inconvenience where possible.

Areas Affected

Residents and businesses in the following FCT neighborhoods are expected to experience temporary power interruptions:

  • Apo
  • Lokogoma
  • Guzape
  • Asokoro
  • Wuye
  • Utako
  • Jabi
  • Idu Industrial Layout

TCN advised the public to plan accordingly and take necessary safety precautions during the construction period.

“This planned load management operation is essential to safeguard stakeholders while allowing the Federal Capital Development Authority to complete the road construction safely,” the statement added.

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Opeyemi Owoseni

Opeyemi Oluwatoni Owoseni is a broadcast journalist and business reporter at TV360 Nigeria, where she presents news bulletins, produces and hosts the Money Matters program, and reports on the economy, business, and government policy. With a strong background in TV and radio production, news writing, and digital content creation, she is passionate about delivering impactful stories that inform and engage the public.

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