The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure has occurred on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
Force majeure, from the French meaning “superior force”, is a clause in contracts that allows a party to be excused from its obligations when an event beyond its control prevents performance. This legal move can allow a party to suspend its obligations temporarily, be released from them partially or fully, or adjust them to reflect the new circumstances.
According to a notice issued by the TCN on Sunday, the transmission line tripped during the storm, due to fault, which was detected at approximately 14.9km from the Ikeja West (Ayobo) end of the transmission line.
The power company further noted that an inspection carried out by TCN maintenance crews revealed that Tower No. 515 had collapsed during the storm, with the structure giving way at its midsection.
“While TCN is mobilizing materials and personnel for the re-erection of the fallen tower, efforts are currently ongoing by its engineers to dismantle the affected tower.”
“We assure that we will work assidously to restore flexibility and redundancy in that corridor as alternative line is still in service evacuating bulk power. Updates will be provided as work progresses.” The statement read.