By CHARLES IWUOHA

Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has given update on the planned power outage at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Station in Nsukka from Thursday, November 5, to Tuesday, November 10, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

The Mainpower said the planned outage is to enable the TCN technical team to carry out maintenance work on some equipment at the station

The exercise it announced will affect electricity supply to the UNN, SUMAS, and Orba 33kV feeders, resulting in power interruptions for customers served by the feeders during the stated period.

The areas affected by the outage include Ukopi, Opi Agu, Eha-Alumona, Orba Town, Obollo-Afor, parts of Obollo-Eke, Enugu Ezike, Ibagwa, Nkalagu Obukpa, Okpaligbo, Iheaka, Edem Ani, Agbani, Uzo-Uwani, Obimo, Nkpologu, Lejja, Nguru, Aku, and Ogbede, as well as surrounding communities.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Head, Communications, Emeka Ezeh and made available to newsmen in Enugu.

Other areas include Odim Gate, Nkpor, UNN, Nru, Ede Oballa, El Tabera Estate, Ikenga Estate, Wilson Company, Umakashi, Isiakpu, G.R.A., and Ogige Main Market.

"MEDL sincerely regrets any inconvenience this planned outage may cause its esteemed customers and appeals for their patience and understanding. The exercise is necessary to facilitate essential technical work aimed at improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply to customers."