Parts of Lagos and Osun states have been plunged into power outages following separate faults affecting electricity infrastructure, as transmission line failures in Lagos and flood-related damage to distribution facilities in Osun disrupted supply.
According to The Punch, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company disclosed on Sunday that power allocation to its network had dropped after two major transmission lines — the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV line and the Benin-Egbin 330kV line — went out of service, leading to load shedding across some of its business units.
The DisCo said, “Some business units may experience loadshedding. Cause: Grid Disruption.
“Osogbo/Ikeja 330kV line down. The Benin/Egbin 330kV line is down. Impact: Reduction in grid allocation.”
EKEDC said it was collaborating with the national grid operator to restore electricity as soon as the affected transmission lines are back in operation.
“We are in constant contact with the national grid operator and will restore supply as soon as the lines are back. Thank you for your patience,” it stated.
Although the company did not provide a timeline for restoration, it said efforts were ongoing with the relevant authorities to normalise power supply as quickly as possible.
The latest disruption comes barely one week after the Transmission Company of Nigeria declared force majeure on the Oworonshoki 132/33kV and Lekki 330/132kV transmission substations following severe flooding at both facilities.
The flooding has continued to affect electricity supply across several parts of Lagos, with EKEDC previously stating that full restoration depends on the availability of the impacted transmission infrastructure.
Communities affected include Chevy View Estate, Chevron Drive, Agungi Area, Alpha Beach, Ikate, Elegushi Area, Carlton Gate, Kusenla, Victory Park Estate, Oniru, Maroko, Muri Okunola, Ajose Adeogun, Ligali Ayorinde and parts of Aboyade Cole.
Other affected locations are Morinho Drive, Landmark Road, Igbo Efon, Lekki Tollgate 2 Area, Igbokusu, Gbangbala, Platinum Way, Jakande/Coastal Road, OADC/Mayegun Area, Ajiran environs, Chevron Alternative Area and Osapa London Area.
As of the time this report was filed, residents in parts of Lagos, including Lekki, Agbara and Festac, said they had endured prolonged power cuts and appealed for the immediate restoration of electricity.
A Festac resident, Isi Okwuadi, said, “What is the update on this current power outage, please? Complete blackout for four days running, on 21 Road, Festac. Please give us power to at least pump water.”
In response, EKEDC said, “Your area is currently experiencing reduced power supply due to a reduction in grid allocation. We are working to restore full supply and will update you as soon as this improves.”
Meanwhile, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) announced that flooding at the Ilerin Injection Substation, triggered by a heavy windstorm, had interrupted electricity supply to several communities in Osun State.
The company explained that the flooding affected the Isare 11kV, Irogbo 11kV and Mount Carmel 11kV feeders, causing outages in Ifewara, Iwara, Bolorunduro, Irogbo, Ayeso, Odo-Oro, Wesley, Express Area, Ilerin, Irojo, Olomilagbala, Iwikun, Isare and neighbouring communities.
“Our technical team is working to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” IBEDC said.
