The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has attributed the ongoing power outage affecting eight local government areas in Kano State to a transmission capacity deficit caused by a fault on a power transformer.
In a statement issued on Thursday, KEDCO said the affected areas are Kura, Garun Malam, Kiru, Karaye, Rogo, Bebeji, Tudun Wada and Doguwa Local Government Areas.
According to the company, the disruption followed a fault on a 40MVA 132/33kV power transformer at the 132kV Kwanar-Dangora Transmission Substation.
KEDCO explained that the transformer’s primary and secondary circuit breakers tripped following several protection indications, including circuit supervision, an earthing transformer trip, an oil temperature alarm, a lockout and side-trip circuit supervision.
The affected transformer was subsequently isolated, while the matter was referred to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) maintenance team for necessary repairs.
KEDCO said efforts were underway to procure and replace the damaged earthing transformer to facilitate the restoration of normal electricity supply.
The company added that it was working closely with TCN and other relevant stakeholders to minimise the impact of the transmission capacity deficit and explore alternative sources of supply for affected customers while repair works continue.
KEDCO apologised for the inconvenience caused by the outage and assured customers that normal electricity supply would be restored as soon as the repair works are completed.
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