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The Digest:

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a scheduled three-day power outage in the Lekki District of Lagos to facilitate network upgrade works aimed at improving electricity supply. In a statement to customers, EKEDC informed residents and businesses that the temporary interruption will occur from Thursday, March 13 to Saturday, March 15, 2026. Power will be unavailable daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the three-day period. The company stated the outage is necessary to "improve operational flexibility, enhance power evacuation, and deliver better service" to customers in Lekki and surrounding areas. EKEDC apologized for any inconvenience and appealed for patience while the upgrade work is carried out.

Key Points
  • The three-day outage aims to improve network reliability in Lekki.
  • Power will be off 9am-5pm daily from March 13-15.
  • The upgrade targets operational flexibility and better service delivery.
  • Lekki and surrounding communities will be affected.
  • EKEDC apologizes and seeks customer patience.
Lekki residents face three days of daytime power cuts as EKEDC upgrades its network, short-term pain for long-term gain, the company says, as it works to improve service in the bustling Lagos district.

Sources: EKEDC Statement