The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has compelled the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to switch off power transmission to Kaduna state over dispute with the state government.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the TCN said it had since on Saturday resisted pressures from the NLC to switch off transmission to Kaduna state but had to succumb to Labour’s demands in order to prevent escalation that could “jeopardize national grid security.”
The statement, which was signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the TCN said the System Operators were forced to shut down the 33KV feeders at about 6.30am on Sunday.
The ongoing industrial action by the Nigerian Labour Congress in Kaduna State resulted in the interruption of bulk electricity supply within the state early this morning.
“TCN had resisted intense pressure from the Union on Saturday, demanding that all 33kV feeders radiating from our substations within Kaduna State be switched off.
“Regrettably, the Union functionaries returned today with similar demands amid palpable threats that could escalate and jeopardize national grid security.
It was during this morning’s encounter that the System Operators were forced to shut down the 33kV feeders from 6:36Hrs this morning. Before this, KAEDCO had earlier shut down its 11kV feeders, which it started de-loading from 3 am this morning.
“TCN is mindful of the inconveniences this would cause electricity customers within the state and pray for a peaceful resolution between the parties, to enable the restoration of bulk power supply to our substations for Kaduna Disco to take to its electricity customers. Please bear with us,” the TCN said.
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