Abuja to experience power outage for two weeks – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that residents in several parts of Abuja will experience power outage lasting more than two weeks. The planned electricity disruption, which began today, Tuesday, October 28, and runs until Sunday, November 16, 2025, will affect major districts within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to a statement released on Monday by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the power interruption is a result of ongoing road construction activities being undertaken by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) along the Kuje axis. The company explained that the construction works would interfere with the 132-kilovolt (kV) Gwagwalada–Kukwaba–Apo double-circuit transmission line, necessitating temporary shutdowns for safety reasons.
TCN noted that the exercise will be executed in three stages to minimize inconvenience to electricity consumers and ensure the safety of workers and engineers involved. The first phase will run from Tuesday, October 28, to Sunday, November 2, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. The second phase is expected to take place between Thursday, November 6, and Sunday, November 9, within the same time frame, while the third and final phase will occur from Wednesday, November 12, to Sunday, November 16, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day.
During these periods, bulk electricity supply will be temporarily unavailable in key areas including Apo, Lokogoma, Guzape, Asokoro, Wuye, Utako, Jabi, and Idu Industrial Layout. However, the company assured residents that power will be restored at the end of each day’s construction work. “The planned load management operation will involve intermittent power interruptions during working hours, after which normal supply will resume daily,” the statement read.
The Transmission Company also emphasized that this planned outage is essential to allow the FCDA contractors safe access to carry out road works without endangering workers or damaging transmission infrastructure. TCN further appealed to residents and business owners in the affected districts to be patient and understanding during the maintenance period, as the project will ultimately improve road connectivity and support the reliability of the power network in Abuja.
This is not the first time parts of Abuja have experienced widespread blackouts. Earlier in July 2025, several districts across the city endured prolonged outages following a system collapse that disrupted power transmission nationwide. TCN has since pledged to strengthen its grid infrastructure to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
For more updates on scheduled outages and grid performance, visit the official TCN website at https://www.tcn.org.ng or follow their verified social media handles.
