Nigeria TCN declares force majeure
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
The declaration of force majeure by the Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria on key substations in Nigeria — Lagos is expected to disrupt electricity supply to customers of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, potentially impacting businesses and daily life in affected areas. This event highlights the vulnerability of Nigeria's power infrastructure to natural disasters and could lead to increased scrutiny of the Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria's operational resilience and financial stability.
The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure on its Oworonshoki 132/33kV and Lekki 330/132kV transmission substations in Nigeria — Lagos, Nigeria, following severe flooding caused by persistent rainfall. The Oworonshoki substation is currently out of service, with two power transformers (TR1-60MVA and TR3-30MVA) affected and their protection and control cables submerged. Engineers are actively pumping water out of the Lekki substation to keep it operational, while efforts are underway to evacuate floodwater from Oworonshoki to allow for transformer testing and restoration. This disruption is expected to impact electricity supply to customers of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in areas like Lekki, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, Ogudu, Gbagada, Alapere, and Bariga. The force majeure declaration protects the Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria from legal claims related to its inability to meet contractual obligations due to this extraordinary event.
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