The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that the ongoing restoration of the national grid which collapsed on Monday has reached an advanced stage.

According to a statement by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the TCN explained that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance, on Monday, 14th October 2024 at about 6:48 pm.

The company said the recovery of the grid, which commenced immediately, with Azura power station providing the blackstart, had reached advanced stages at about 10.24 am, today (Tuesday), when it encountered a challenge that caused a slight setback in the process.

The TCN said despite the slight setback, it “continued with the grid recovery process, which has reached an advanced stage, ensuring bulk power availability to about 90% of its substations nationwide.”

The company stated that supply had been restored to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres nationwide.

The partial disturbance, the TCN further stated, did not affect the Ibom Gas generating station which was islanded from the grid yesterday and the continued to supply areas in the South Southern part of the country such as Eket, Ekim, Uyo, and Itu 132kV transmission Substations during the period.

Nigeria has recorded at least six grid collapses between February and October this year.