Darkness Grips Lagos For 25 Days! New Update Reveals Sh*cking Cause Of Prolonged Outage

The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), Sunday Oduntan, has assured Lagos residents that electricity will be restored daily by 5 p.m. throughout the 25-day scheduled maintenance of the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV power line.

Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme aired on Tuesday, Oduntan addressed public concerns over the likely disruptions the maintenance might cause to daily power supply across the state.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had earlier announced that the upgrade would begin on Monday, July 28, 2025, and warned of intermittent outages between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in affected parts of Lagos. The upgrade aims to boost the reliability of electricity transmission via the critical 330kV line that supplies several parts of the city.

Representing electricity distribution companies (DisCos), Oduntan explained that the engineering work was carefully planned in phases to minimize service disruptions.

“We must start having faith in our institutions. I don’t work for TCN — I represent the DisCos — but I can assure you that this project has been long in the making, and they are sticking to the schedule,” Oduntan said.

He added, “This isn’t guesswork. In engineering, timelines are calculated. Rushing the work could harm the economy in the long run.”

Oduntan appealed to Lagosians for patience, stressing that the maintenance is essential for long-term improvement in electricity stability.

Both the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electric had earlier issued notices to their customers about expected fluctuations in power supply during the upgrade. They pledged that power would be restored promptly after each day’s maintenance.

Despite this, some residents remain doubtful, pointing to previous experiences where maintenance works led to prolonged blackouts.

Nonetheless, stakeholders in the power sector have urged the public to support the ongoing effort, emphasizing the potential long-term benefits of enhanced infrastructure.

The Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV line is a vital component of the national grid, powering key industrial and residential areas in Lagos. Once completed, the upgrade is expected to significantly improve power supply across the state.