The Transmission Company of Nigeria reports that it has effectively fixed the country's power grid after it failed at 4:28 pm on Thursday.
In a statement on Friday, TCN stated that the grid was completely restored by 10 pm on the same day.
However, on Friday, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company mentioned that it managed to receive a small amount of power supply from the grid for Agbara, Ojo, Akangba, Ajah, Lekki, and Alagbon Transmission Stations.
TCN's spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, expressed optimism that power supply will return to normal soon as the grid restoration continues, and promised to provide updates.
Mbah explained that a report from the National Control Centre in Osogbo revealed that the system disturbance was caused by a significant decrease in generation capacity, mainly due to gas limitations.
She clarified that this reduction led to a sudden decrease in system frequency, causing an imbalance in the grid.
She added, "The imbalance in grid stability was worsened by the sudden tripping of Egbin generation Turbine 3, leading to an additional loss of 167MW load and subsequently causing the grid to collapse.
“However, the grid has now been restored and is stable, currently transmitting all generated power to distribution load centres nationwide.
TCN stresses its unwavering commitment to resolving grid challenges and actively working to minimize disruptions. When challenges extend beyond TCN’s control, the company collaborates with other stakeholders in the power sector value chain to minimize the impact and swiftly restore the grid to normal operation.
The PUNCH reported on Thursday that major cities, including Lagos and Abuja, were plunged into darkness following the collapse of the national grid.
The International Energy Agency reported that Nigeria's national power grid experienced 46 collapses from 2017 to 2023.
As per the report, Nigerians suffered more nationwide blackouts in 2023, particularly on September 14, when the grid collapsed due to a fire on a major transmission line.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that current power problems will be resolved in the next three to six months.
He indicated that gas suppliers, who have refused to supply gas to power generating companies due to unpaid debts, will commence receiving payments from April.
