TOTAL darkness looming as several parts of Abuja will experience a temporary power outage on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) carries out scheduled maintenance at the 132kV Apo Transmission Substation.
TCN announced the planned outage in a statement shared on X on Saturday, saying the maintenance would take place between 9:00am and 5:00pm. 
According to the transmission company, the exercise will involve the stringing and latching of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) on the two 132kV Katampe–Apo Transmission Lines, Lines 1 and 2, between towers T130 and T132.
TCN said the maintenance would temporarily affect electricity supply to residents and businesses in Lugbe, Garki, Area 1, National Hospital, Guzape, Asokoro and surrounding areas.
The company explained that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) would be unable to off-take electricity for distribution to customers in the affected areas during the exercise.
“Consequently, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to off-take electricity for supply to customers in Lugbe, Garki, Area 1, National Hospital, Guzape, Asokoro, and surrounding areas during the exercise,” TCN said.
