Power-Transmission.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has stated that the nation’s grid did not experience any collapse on Saturday, contrary to the widely published misinformation in the media.

As contained in a statement signed by Ndid Mbah GM, Public Affairs, earlier on Saturday, at about 13:41Hrs, the Osogbo – Ihovour line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin – Omotosho line. These consequently affected bulk supply to only the Lagos axis alone.

He added: “It is important to clarify that at about 13:00 Hrs, today, just before the tripping, total generation on the grid was 4,335.63.

After the trippings, however, generation was 2,573.23, showing clearly that the grid did not experience a collapse.

The transmission line tripping affected Edbin, Olorunsogo, Omotoso, Geregu, and Paras. 12 units, but these have all been restored except the Benin -Omotoso 330kV line.

TCN continues to work hard to put in place a robust transmission grid, despite prevailing challenges. We must understand the negative impact of deliberately misinforming the public and the value of disseminating true and verifiable facts.”