The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Benin Region, has announced planned daily power outages due to ongoing work on the Benin–Ajaokuta 330kV transmission line.
In a statement signed by the General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company said the outage began on Friday, February 27, 2026, and will run every day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
According to TCN, the shutdown is necessary to allow contractors continue restringing work at the Ihovbor Power Plant Turn-In/Turn-Out Transmission Substation.
As a result, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) will be unable to supply electricity for up to 10 hours daily to customers in UNIBEN, Oluku, Egba, and Ihovbor throughout the project period.
TCN clarified that power will be restored daily from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., after work activities are suspended each evening.
The company also noted that temporary interruptions are required because the transmission line runs across major highways along the Benin–Ajaokuta corridor. Relevant road safety agencies have been notified to ensure public safety during the construction period.
TCN apologised for the inconvenience and assured customers that full power supply will resume once the project is completed.
