The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced a planned electricity outage that would affect Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states on Sunday.
NISO, in a statement signed by its management on Friday, said the outage is scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to facilitate essential maintenance works at the 330kV Kumbotso Substation by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
“The upgrade is a critical investment that would strengthen the national grid and enhance the transmission capacity of the network, thereby improving electricity supply to customers in the region and the overall resilience of Nigeria’s power system,” the System Operator said.
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During the maintenance period, NISO said electricity supply will be temporarily interrupted in Kano, Jigawa and Katsina States.
“We regret any inconvenience this outage may cause and sincerely appreciate the public for their patience, understanding and cooperation,” it said.
NISO is in charge of electricity system operations, managing load allocation from generation companies to distribution companies and eligible customers.
