Abuja residents to face 20-minute power outage Saturday

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned 20-minute interruption of power supply in parts of Suleja and environs on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as part of its annual preventive maintenance programme.
The maintenance of the Gwarinpa–Suleja 132/33kV Line 2 bay switchgear and associated equipment is scheduled to take place between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 pm.
TCN said customers of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in Suleja Township, FCT College of Education, Field Base, Zuba, Sabon Wuse, and surrounding areas would experience the temporary interruption.
In a statement on Friday, TCN said the exercise would require the temporary interruption to enable the transfer of load from Gwarinpa–Suleja Line 2 to Kubwa–Suleja Line 1.
The company said the transfer would allow the maintenance work to be carried out without causing a prolonged power outage. Fire destroys 21 shops at Abuja furniture market PHOTOS: Fire razes 21 shops, vehicle in Abuja furniture market Nigeria @66: Vote leaders who’ll sustain infrastructure development, Wike urges Nigerians
“Consequently, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will experience a 20-minute interruption of power supply only to customers in Suleja Township, FCT College of Education, Field Base, Zuba, Sabon Wuse and environs,” TCN said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google
The transmission company explained that the interruption was necessary to facilitate the maintenance exercise safely and efficiently.
“The interruption is to enable the transfer of load from Gwarinpa–Suleja Line 2 to Kubwa–Suleja Line 1 to facilitate the maintenance exercise without a prolonged outage,” the company said.
TCN apologised to consumers in the affected areas for any inconvenience caused by the planned maintenance.
The company said the exercise forms part of its annual preventive maintenance programme aimed at maintaining the reliability of the transmission network.

Gilbert Ekugbe
Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.

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