POWER SUPPLY DISRUPTION IN PARTS OF PORT HARCOURT DUE TO LABOUR-RELATED INCIDENT AT AFAM IV
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that parts of Port Harcourt and its environs are currently experiencing power supply disruption following a labour-related incident at the Afam IV Power Station.
The disruption occurred on Monday, September 28, 2026, when members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Rivers State Chapter, opened the Afam-Alaoji 330kV Transmission Line 2 at the Alaoji 330kV Transmission Substation. The action is linked to an ongoing labour dispute between the management of Afam IV Gas Power Station and the union.
Consequently, the 150MVA 330/132kV inter-bus transformer at Afam IV tripped, affecting bulk power transmission to parts of Port Harcourt and environs.
Affected facilities include the Port Harcourt Town 132kV Transmission Substation, Elelenwo 132kV Transmission Substation, and the 60MVA 132/33kV transformer at the Port Harcourt Mains 132kV Transmission Substation.
TCN is engaging relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), to restore the affected facilities as soon as conditions permit safe restoration.
In a statement, TCN Management regretted any inconvenience caused to electricity consumers in the affected areas and assured that it would continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
