TCN Refutes AEDC Power Outage Claims

The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has formally refuted claims made by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) regarding power outages in parts of Nigeria — Kogi State. AEDC issued a public notice on May 5, 2026, attributing the disruptions in areas like Zango, Shetima, Apansede, Phase I, Phase II, and Crown Estate to a technical fault on TCN's network. However, TCN, through its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, stated that all feeders at the Lokoja Transmission Substation are fully operational, with no faults or maintenance activities. TCN emphasized that it is transmitting bulk power to AEDC at the required capacity and dissociated itself from the responsibility for the outages. TCN urged industry players to verify information before public attribution to maintain public confidence in the power sector.