Ekiti Rejects Planned Two Month Power Disruption by TCN, Seeks Suspension of the Plan
Ekiti Rejects Planned Two Month Power Disruption by TCN, Seeks Suspension of the Plan

Ekiti Rejects Planned Two Month Power Disruption by TCN, Seeks Suspension of the Plan

Ekiti Rejects Planned Two Month Power Disruption by TCN, Seeks Suspension of the Plan

Ekiti state government has rejected the scheduled power outage in the state for two months by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) plans to disrupt power supply to Ekiti and Ondo states for two months to carry out critical maintenance work on the 132KV Akure-Osogbo transmission line between July 1 and August 31.

According to the company, the maintenance work would involve the installation of optical ground wire and other facilities.

BEDC in a notice said it would disrupt power supply for nine hours daily during the two months.

Reacting to the notice, Ekiti state government called for an immediate suspension of the planned power disruption.

The State Public Utility Commissioner, Mobolaji Aluko in a petition to TCN and relevant agencies in the power sector, said it was not formally notified of the planned power disputation.

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The commissioner called for an emergency meeting with the regional head of TCN, and the top officials of BEDC and Nigeria electricity regulatory commission over the plan.

The meeting is slated for Tuesday, July 2, in the commissioner’s office at the Government Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti.

This is as he opined that the meeting will give room for a better alternative.

Aluko said, The meeting would help all stakeholders devise an alternative and far less adverse plan to achieve the same stated aims.

The TCN had announced that it planned to carry out critical maintenance work on the 132KV Akure Osogbo transmission line and also install Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), among other activities.

We request prompt attention to this matter while we are eager to work collaboratively towards a sustainable solution that will benefit both citizens of the state and the Ekiti State Electricity Supply Industry. In the time being, accept our highest regards, the letter stated.

Customers in the affected areas will experience service interruptions during the period of the planned outages.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly solicit your patience and understanding, the TCN’s notice read.

Meanwhile, some electricity consumers in Ekiti State have described the planned outage as unacceptable and a disincentive.

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