Florence Sadiku
FOR the umpteenth time this year, the National Electricity Power Grid has again collapsed. The collapse happened at about 1;52 pm today.
According to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the collapse was a result of a series of lines and generators trippings that caused instability of the grid and, consequently, the partial disturbance of the system.
The TCN via a statement by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, said data from the National Control Centre (NCC) revealed that a part of the grid was not affected by the bulk power disruption.
“TCN engineers are already working to quickly restore bulk power supply to the states affected by the partial disturbance. Presently, bulk power supply has been restored to Abuja, at 2.49 pm, and we are gradually restoring to other parts of the country.
“We sincerely apologize for every inconvenience this may cause our electricity customers”, the statement read in part.
Eighteen-Eleven Media reports that the grid has collapsed multiple times this year alone plunging the entire country into total darkness. Penultimate week, the grid collapsed thrice within a week
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