The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled power outage in parts of Sokoto Town due to planned maintenance work at the Sokoto Transmission Substation.
In a statement released on Saturday and signed by its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN disclosed that it will conduct annual preventive maintenance on the 30/40MVA power transformer at the substation on Saturday, January 17, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
TCN explained that during the maintenance period, the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to receive bulk power from the affected transformer, leading to a temporary disruption in electricity supply to some areas of the state.
Areas expected to experience the outage include parts of Sokoto Town such as Sama Road, Abuja Road, Gagi Area, Minanata Area, Old Airport, and the Army Barracks.
According to the company, the maintenance exercise is aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficient operation of the transmission equipment supplying power to the affected areas.
TCN apologised to residents for the inconvenience the outage may cause and appealed for their understanding as efforts are made to enhance power system performance.
