According to the system operator, the outages will occur weekly from Thursday to Sunday, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s electricity grid.
The upgrade involves installing Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) fibre optic infrastructure along the Jos–Gombe 330kV transmission corridor.
This is expected to enhance grid performance through improved real-time monitoring, fault detection, load balancing, and overall energy distribution efficiency.
Despite plans to maintain supply through alternative 132kV transmission lines, authorities have warned that consumers will likely experience reduced electricity during outage periods due to limited network capacity.
The project forms part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s power infrastructure, including improved SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and Energy Management Systems.
Officials say the temporary disruptions will yield long-term benefits such as improved power reliability, faster fault response, enhanced grid stability, and better coordination across the electricity network.
The operator also confirmed ongoing collaboration with distribution companies and stakeholders, including the Transmission Company of Nigeria, to minimise the impact on consumers.
While apologising for the inconvenience, the agency urged residents to cooperate, noting that the upgrade is critical to building a more resilient and efficient national grid. Star news.
