The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted claims by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) that a tripped transmission line caused recent power outages in the capital. In a statement released on Wednesday, TCN responded to an AEDC publication dated August 26, 2026, which informed customers of reduced electricity supply and attributed the shortfall to a fault at the Shiroro Transmission Substation. AEDC had reported its power allocation fell from approximately 641 megawatts to 314 megawatts due to the alleged line trip.
TCN denied any malfunction in its infrastructure, stating that all 330kV transmission lines serving the Abuja region remained operational and in circuit. The company clarified that the drop in supply was due to insufficient power generation on the national grid, not any failure on its part. It emphasized that no tripping occurred on the lines supplying the Abuja axis, contradicting AEDC's explanation for the load shedding experienced by consumers.
TCN urged stakeholders to ensure accuracy when sharing information about power supply issues, stressing its commitment to maintaining the stability and reliability of the national transmission grid. The company reiterated that transmission constraints were not responsible for the reduced allocation to AEDC and called for clarity in public communications regarding the electricity supply chain.
TCN's rejection of AEDC's explanation creates a direct contradiction between two key electricity agencies over the cause of Abuja's outages. Since both entities are central to power delivery, their conflicting accounts leave consumers uncertain about where the real failure lies. This disconnect risks delaying accountability and undermines public trust in the sector's transparency.
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