Power Outages Scheduled for Seven Northern Nigerian States
Electricity consumers in seven northern states of Nigeria are set to experience significant power disruptions over a six-week period, as authorities announce scheduled maintenance on a key transmission line. The affected states include Plateau, Bauchi, Adamawa, Gombe, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe.
Details of the Maintenance Schedule
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has issued a public notice stating that the outages will occur from April 9 to May 22, 2026. During this period, power will be interrupted weekly from Thursday to Sunday, specifically between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. each day. This maintenance is part of a broader initiative to modernize the national grid by installing Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) fibre-optic infrastructure along the Jos–Gombe 330kV transmission corridor.
Impact on Consumers and Grid Modernization
The planned disruptions are expected to affect residential, commercial, and industrial electricity users across the seven states. NISO emphasized that this work is crucial for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the power grid, which will ultimately lead to improved electricity supply in the long term. The installation of OPGW technology is designed to support better monitoring and control of the transmission network, reducing the risk of future outages and enabling faster response to faults.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to prepare for the scheduled outages by making alternative arrangements for power during the specified times. Authorities have assured that efforts will be made to minimize inconvenience, but consumers should expect regular interruptions as the maintenance progresses.
List of Affected States
- Plateau
- Bauchi
- Adamawa
- Gombe
- Borno
- Taraba
- Yobe
This development follows reports from multiple news sources, including The Punch and Arise News, highlighting the importance of the grid upgrade project. The Nigerian government continues to invest in infrastructure improvements to address longstanding challenges in the power sector, with this maintenance representing a step towards a more stable and modernized electricity system for the region.
