By Bisola Adeyemo
Following the confirmation of the failure of the 60MVA transformer by Transmission Company of Nigerian (TCN), Abuja Electricity Distribution (AED) says it has commenced a laodshedding program in Karu, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Karshi, Ado, Mararaba and environs.
This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement signed by the General Manager, Corporate Communications of Abuja Electricity Distribution, Oyebode Fadipe.
According to the statement, AED Plc said with the failure of one of the TCN transformers, the loadshedding of customers in the affected areas may become worse as the 2 X 60MVA that hitherto served the areas were grossly inadequate.
The statement further read that prior to the failure of the TCN transformer, there had been loadshedding of power supply to the affected customers as a result of 132kV line limitation and overload of the 2 X 60MVA, 132/33kV transformers I & II at the Karu transmission station.
The current situation is expected to further aggravate the level of loadshedding in the affected area as all the customers will now be fed from a single 60MVA transformer.
While appealing for the understanding and patience of the affected customers, AED Plc said TCN is working to resolve the challenge as quickly as possible.
While assuring its customers, AED said it will ensure that the loadshedding is done in an equitable manner during the period.
