Borno govt links prolonged Maiduguri blackout to grid fault, power plant failure

The Borno State Government has pointed to a fault on the national grid transmission network and a technical issue at the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant as the reasons for the extended power outage affecting Maiduguri and surrounding regions. This revelation was made by the Commissioner for Transport and Energy, Mohammed Lawan Buba, in a statement to journalists in Maiduguri on Friday.

Buba highlighted that both these faults had caused disruptions to electricity supply across various communities, with repairs currently underway. He noted that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) were collaborating to rectify the issues and reinstate regular power supply.

Buba encouraged residents to remain composed and support the authorities during the repair process, while also asking them to safeguard electricity facilities and other power infrastructure in their communities from vandalism. This prolonged blackout has left residents and businesses in Maiduguri grappling with days without public power, compelling many to rely on generators and other alternative power sources.