The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a temporary power outage in parts of Ibadan, Oyo State, due to the scheduled shutdown of a 100MVA 132/33kV transformer at the Ayede Transmission Substation for annual preventive maintenance.
In a statement signed by its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, and shared on X on Tuesday, TCN said the maintenance exercise will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby notifies the public of scheduled maintenance of one of its 100MVA 132/33kV power transformers at the Ayede Transmission Substation on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,” the statement read.
Mbah explained that the exercise is necessary to keep the facility in optimal condition.
“The maintenance exercise will enable TCN engineers carry out routine checks on the transformer to ensure continued optimal performance,” she said.
As a result of the shutdown, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) will be unable to offtake electricity to customers in the Express, Industrial, and Oluyole areas during the eight-hour period.
TCN apologised for the inconvenience the scheduled maintenance may cause electricity consumers in the affected areas.
The company noted that the preventive maintenance is part of its routine efforts to ensure the reliability of its transmission infrastructure.
