MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has announced a planned power outage at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) station in Nsukka, Enugu State, to allow maintenance work on equipment.
The Head of Communications at MEDL, Emeka Ezeh, said in a statement on Monday in Enugu that the outage would run from November 5 to 10, daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
He explained that the exercise would affect the UNN, SUMAS and Orba 33kV feeders, disrupting electricity supply to customers in the affected areas.
The affected communities include Ukopi, Opi-Agu, Eha-Alumona, Orba Town, Obollo-Afor, parts of Obollo-Eke, Enugu Ezike, Ibagwa, Nkalagu, Obukpa, Okpaligbo, Iheaka, Edem Ani, Agbani, Uzo-Uwani, Obimo, Nkpologu, Lejja, Nguru, Aku and Ogbede.
Other affected locations include Odim Gate, Nkpor, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nru, Ede Oballa, El Tabera Estate, Ikenga Estate, Wilson Company, Umakashi, Isiakpu, G.R.A. and Ogige Main Market.
Ezeh apologised for the inconvenience the outage might cause residents and customers, appealing for their patience and understanding.
He said the maintenance was necessary to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply.
