Nigeria cuts power supply to Niger Republic over military coup

President Bola Tinubu has directed disconnection of 150 megawatts (mw) of electricity supplied daily to Niger Republic as part of sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to compel military coupists to restore democracy in the country.

Besides, Niger Republic is one of three neighbouring countries – including Benin Republic and Togo – owing Nigeria $18.29 million (N8.4 billion) power debt as of 2022, according to Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) data.

Niger Republic’s disconnection was effected on Tuesday night by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

“It is true Niger was disconnected from the national grid last night based on the instruction of the government. Nigeria used to supply 150 megawatts (mw) of power to Niger,”

“It is total disconnection in line with ECOWAS moves to restore democracy in that country.”

Vanguard