Power supply has been disrupted in some parts of Lagos, Oyo, Osun and some other states.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday said the power disruptions experience by some electricity users under the Ikeja, Eko, and Ibadan distribution companies were caused by a trip off at the Ikeja-West/Osogbo 330kV line.
It stated that the line is at a distance of about 14.9 km from Ikeja-West Transmission Substation.
General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah explained this in a statement titled: “Ikeja Westwood 330KV Line Trip: Three Towers Affected.”
While Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company and Eko Distribution Company service Lagos, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company supplies electricity to Oyo, Osun, Ogun, and Kwara states as well as parts of Niger, Ekiti and Kogi states.
Mbah said: “TCN announces that on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at approximately 9:22 pm, the Ikeja-West/Osogbo 330kV line tripped, at a distance of about 14.9 km from Ikeja-West Transmission Substation. The incident occurred during windy rainfall, resulting in a load loss of 165 MW.
“A thorough investigation by TCN revealed extensive damage to Tower 528, which collapsed due to a trailer truck hitting detached conductors on Tower 527.
“The incident also affected Tower 526 and Tower 524. Our engineers are working diligently to repair the affected towers and ensure normal bulk power supply to Ikeja, Eko, and Ibadan DISCOs.”
She added: “Meanwhile, the 165 MW load loss has already been diverted through other lines to the affected DISCOs to minimize the impact of the incident on the affected DISCOs.
“The TCN remains committed to providing efficient and reliable transmission of bulk electricity nationwide.”
