**19 Hours of Power Outage Hits Kogi State: What You Need to Know** In a recent announcement, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has notified residents of seven locations in Kogi State of a planned 19-hour electricity outage. The affected areas include Lokoja town, Konton Karfe, Naval Base, Banda, Felele, Army Barracks, and their surrounding communities. This power outage is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm. According to the AEDC, the technical team of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has planned a maintenance exercise at the Lokoja Transmission Station, which will affect power supply in the listed areas. The maintenance exercise involves upgrading the power network and improving reliability. It will involve work on the TR2-150MVA 330/132KV and TR1 60MVA 132/33KV power transformers at the Lokoja Transmission Station. Residents of the affected areas are advised to adjust to the temporary blackout. The AEDC has issued a public statement to notify customers of the planned outage and to inform them of the necessary adjustments. This planned maintenance is part of TCN's ongoing efforts to upgrade the power network and improve service reliability. While the news may come as an inconvenience to some, it is a necessary step towards providing a more stable power supply in the long run. As Nigerians, we are no strangers to power outages, and this planned outage is a testament to the ongoing efforts to improve our electricity infrastructure. While it may cause some disruption, it is a necessary step towards a more reliable power supply for Kogi State residents.