By ABAH ADAH, Abuja
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced that the Nigerian national grid experienced a system disturbance at 11:20 hours on Wednesday.
In a statement signed by its management, the system operator explained that the disturbance was caused by the tripping of a generation company (GenCo), resulting in a significant load drop, which cascaded to other GenCos, leading to a system disturbance.
This is coming to confirm a notice placed earlier by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on its official X handle, announcing power outage in its franchise areas due to loss of supply from the national grid at about 11::23 a.m.
SUMMIT POST reports that between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday, power generation nosedived to a record low.
“NISO immediately commenced restoration of the grid at 11:45 hrs, beginning with supply to Abuja from the Shiroro power plant, and substantial
restoration has been achieved across the country.
“A full investigation into the
immediate and remote causes is underway. The outcome (s) of the
investigation report would determine the remedial and proactive actions to
be taken to forestall future occurrences.
“We crave your indulgence to bear with us as restoration is still ongoing,” the statement read in part.