Nigeria: Third National Grid Collapse Leading To Nationwide Blackout
October 19, 2024 Hour: 6:02 pm
The Nigerian authorities revealed that Saturday’s national grid collapse was caused by an explosion of a current transformer at the Jebba transmission station, and an associated cascade of power plants shut down arising from the loss of load.
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While the problem seemed to have been fixed, a recent report reveals that the national grid has collapsed for the third time this week.
The pattern of Nigerians enduring power outages throughout the week appears to be ongoing, as reports of another power grid breakdown surfaces.
The power grid in Nigeria, which has failed numerous times during the year, broke down twice during the week, leaving many households without power for most of the week.
Nigeria’s national grid has collapsed for the third time this week. However, the country’s power authorities have noted that they are in the process of looking for a lasting solution to the reoccurring inconvenience.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission notes with concern the recent escalating incidence of grid disturbances often leading to marked outage in several states.
The Commission stated that “However, efforts to restore supply have advanced with power significantly restored, as at 1300hrs, in 33 states.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: Africanews
