TCN appeals to consumers as labour dispute paralyses power grid in Rivers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has appealed to consumers in Rivers State after a labour dispute involving NUEE paralysed the power grid in Port Harcou Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-appeals-to-consumers-as-labour-dispute-paralyses-power-grid-in-rivers/
Electricity supply in parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and surrounding areas has been disrupted due to a labour dispute at Afam IV Gas Power Station. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported the issue on Tuesday, September 28, 2026, after members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) opened a transmission line, causing power to stop flowing to the city and nearby communities.
The 150-megavolt-ampere 330/132kV inter-bus transformer at Afam IV tripped, leading to the disruption. TCN is collaborating with the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) to restore the affected facilities, but no specific timeline has been provided. The company expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and assured that it would provide further updates as the situation progressed.
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