Power disruptions in Lagos are caused by a transmission fault in the 330kV lines, affecting Ikeja and Eko Electricity Distribution Companies. This issue has led to widespread load shedding to prevent blackouts. DisCos is working with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to restore a stable power supply soon.
Power distribution in Lagos has been severely disrupted following a fault in the transmission infrastructure of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), according to statements from the two major electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the region. Ikeja Electric (IKEDC) and Eko Electric Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed that the issue, which began earlier this month, has led to ongoing load shedding across several areas in Lagos.
Load shedding, a practice where power supply is deliberately cut off to specific regions to prevent a complete blackout, is a response to the imbalance between electricity demand and supply. In their separate statements, both EKEDC and IKEDC outlined that the transmission fault, affecting the 330kV lines feeding Lagos, has resulted in reduced power allocation from TCN, causing instability in electricity delivery.
EKEDC assured residents that they are collaborating closely with TCN and other stakeholders to resolve the issue and restore normal power supply. IKEDC echoed these concerns, stating that engineers were working to fix the fault and minimize the impact on consumers.
This power crisis follows an unrelated incident in which the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reportedly invaded IKEDC's office over a disconnection due to a significant unpaid debt. While an agreement was later reached regarding the debt, power distribution remains unreliable, deepening concerns over the state of Nigeria’s electricity sector.
