On Saturday, January 12, 2025, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reassured the public that the power fluctuations experienced in various parts of the country were not due to a grid collapse, but rather due to line tripping.
In a statement released by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, it was explained that the trouble began when the Osogbo-Ihovbor line tripped at approximately 1:41 PM. This incident was quickly followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line. While these events led to significant disruptions in power supply, particularly affecting the Lagos area, Mbah emphasized that the national grid remained intact.
Before the disruptions, total power generation on the grid stood at 4,335.63 megawatts (MW). However, following the line trippings, this figure plummeted to 2,573.23 MW. Mbah clarified that this drop was indicative of line issues rather than a complete grid failure.
The affected power stations, Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras, have since been restored to operation. However, restoration work on the Benin-Omotosho 330kV line is still in progress as of Saturday evening.
Mbah reassured Nigerians that TCN is committed to building a more robust transmission grid to minimize such incidents in the future. The company continues to work diligently to ensure stable power supply across the nation
