TCN appeals to consumers as labour dispute paralyses power grid in Rivers

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a labour dispute at Afam IV Gas Power Station in Rivers State causing a disruption to the power grid in parts of Port Harcourt and its environs. The dispute began on September 28, 2026, when members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) opened the Afam–Alaoji 330-kilovolt Transmission Line 2 at the Alaoji 330kV Transmission Substation.

This action led to the tripping of the 150-megavolt-ampere 330/132kV inter-bus transformer at Afam IV, impacting electricity transmission to the area. TCN has engaged relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), to restore the affected facilities, but has not provided a specific timeline for the resolution.

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