Transmission Firm of Nigeria (TCN) has clarified that latest disruptions in energy provide have been as a result of tripping of the Benin-Omotosho Line, not a nationwide grid collapse.
Earlier, it was extensively reported within the media that the nationwide grid had collapsed.
TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, nonetheless mentioned the report was a misinformation.
“The TCN, hereby states that the nation’s grid didn’t expertise any collapse at the moment, opposite to the extensively revealed misinformation within the media.
“Earlier at the moment, at about 13:41 Hrs, the Osogbo – Ihovour line tripped, adopted by the tripping of the Benin – Omotosho line. These consequently affected bulk provide to solely the Lagos axis alone”.
Mbah additionally clarified that at about 13:00 pm, simply earlier than the tripping, whole technology on the grid was 4,335.63MW, nonetheless, after the trippings, technology was 2,573.23MW, exhibiting clearly that the grid didn’t expertise a collapse.
She famous that the transmission line tripping affected Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotoso, Geregu, and Paras, however these have all been restored aside from the Benin-Omotoso 330kV line whose restoration is ongoing.
“As TCN continues to work laborious to place in place a sturdy transmission grid, despite prevailing challenges. It’s crucial that we perceive the unfavourable affect of intentionally misinforming the general public and the worth of disseminating true and verifiable information,” Mbah mentioned.
