By Hussein J-Isah
The Transmission Company of Nigeria-TCN, has debunked claims of a national grid collapse on Saturday, saying the power disruption was as a result of the tripping of transmission lines, which mainly affected Lagos axis and the surroundings.
Some media reports had classified the incident as first recorded grid collapse in year 2025.
But a statement by the general manager of public affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah clarified that the grid remained operational despite temporary disruption to electricity supply in Lagos and it’s environs.
The statement read: “At about 13:41 Hrs, the Osogbo-Ihovour line tripped, followed by the Benin-Omotosho line, which disrupted bulk power supply to the Lagos axis.”
The transmission company stated that before to the incident, total power generation capacity on the grid stood at 4,335.63 MW and following the tripping, generation reduced to 2,573.23 MW. It said the development did not automatically result in a grid collapse as widely reported.
Giving further insights into the impacts of the incident, the TCN statement revealed that the tripping affected power plants at places like Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras, leading to disruptions in 12 generating units.
Mbah informed that most units have been restored, except the Benin-Omotosho 330kV line, which remains under repair.
The statement assured Nigerians of the TCN commitment to strengthening the transmission network despite ongoing challenges, calling on the media to ensure proper verification of facts before going public.
The Public Affairs Manager cautioned by saying, “Deliberate misinformation undermines public trust and highlights the need for accurate and verified reporting.”
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