TCN Confirms National Grid Collapse, Apologises To Nigerians

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that the nation’s electricity grid experienced multiple trippings yesterday morning, which led to the collapse of the system.
The TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, in a statement yesterday, also apologised to Nigerians and customers over the national grid collapse.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) regrets to inform electricity consumers nationwide that at 11:25 am today (yesterday), the nation’s electricity grid experienced multiple trippings, which led to the collapse of the system,” the statement read.
TCN said it had commenced full grid restoration to every part of the country, except Calabar, Uguwaji, Markudi, Jos, Gombe, Yola and Maiduguri axes.
“Effort is, however, ongoing to ensure full restoration nationwide.
“We regret the inconvenience this has caused electricity consumers,” TCN said.
The Tide observed that there was a total blackout across the country yesterday morning following the collapse of the nation’s power grid.
The TCN did not, however, state the cause of the collapse of the power grid.