By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Electricity consumers in Ondo and Ekiti States are set to face a prolonged power outage lasting two months due to essential maintenance work on the Osogbo/Akure – Ado – Ekiti 132kV transmission line by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
According to a public notice issued by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) on their social media platforms, the maintenance project will commence from July 1st and continue until August 31st.
The notice read “Please be informed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN is scheduled to carry out critical maintenance work on the 132kV Akure Osogbo transmission line. The planned work involves the installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and other activities. This will require outage on the affected network for safe working space.”
The affected regions, Ondo and Ekiti States, will experience daily power interruptions from 0800hrs to 1700hrs (9 hours daily) throughout the duration of the maintenance period.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and kindly solicit your patience and understanding,” the notice concludes.