The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage in Sokoto and Zamfara states on Saturday, 4th April, 2026. The shutdown will last from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM as technicians carry out maintenance work. This exercise is aimed at installing and commissioning critical infrastructure on the transmission network. A statement from TCN management described the move as essential to improving grid stability in the region. Residents and businesses in the affected areas have been advised to prepare for the seven-hour interruption in electricity supply.
TCN scheduling outages during daylight hours in northern states means households and small businesses will bear the brunt of the disruption. With no alternative power sources widely available, a seven-hour shutdown on a Saturday halts economic activity and affects daily life. This maintenance, while necessary, exposes how dependent communities remain on an unstable national grid. For Nigerians in Sokoto and Zamfara, reliability is still a luxury, not a guarantee.
