Floods, Heavy Rains Leave Thousands Without Electricity In Lagos, Osun

Several communities in Lagos and Osun states have been plunged into darkness following heavy rainfall and flooding that disrupted electricity infrastructure in the affected areas.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The power outages were confirmed in separate statements issued on Wednesday by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).

EKEDC attributed the disruption to the failure of the Oshogbo–Ikeja 330kV and Benin–Egbin 330kV transmission lines, which significantly reduced electricity allocation to its network and necessitated load shedding across some of its business districts.

Communities affected by the outage include Chevy View Estate, Chevron Drive, Agungi, Alpha Beach, Ikate, Elegushi, Carlton Gate, Kusenla, Victory Park Estate, Oniru, Maroko, Muri Okunola, Ajose Adeogun, Ligali Ayorinde, parts of Aboyade Cole, Morinho Drive, Landmark Road, Igbo Efon, Lekki Tollgate 2, Igbokusu, Gbangbala, Platinum Way, Jakande/Coastal Road, OADC/Mayegun, Ajiran, Chevron Alternative Area, Osapa London, and neighbouring locations.

The distribution company explained that some customers would experience load shedding due to the reduction in power supply from the national grid.

“Some business units may experience load shedding due to grid disruption. The Oshogbo/Ikeja 330kV line and the Benin/Egbin 330kV line are currently out of service, resulting in reduced grid allocation,” the company said.

Although no timeline was given for the restoration of supply, EKEDC said it was working closely with the national grid operator to restore electricity as soon as the affected transmission lines become operational.

“We are in constant contact with the national grid operator and will restore supply immediately the transmission lines are back in service. We appreciate your patience and understanding,” the company added.

Meanwhile, IBEDC disclosed that severe flooding triggered by a heavy windstorm inundated the Ilerin Injection Substation in Osun State, disrupting electricity supply to several communities.

The company said the flooding affected the Isare 11kV, Irogbo 11kV and Mount Carmel 11kV feeders, leaving residents of Ifewara, Iwara, Bolorunduro, Irogbo, Ayeso, Odo-Oro, Wesley, Express Area, Ilerin, Irojo, Olomilagbala, Iwikun, Isare and surrounding communities without power.

IBEDC assured customers that its technical team had commenced repair work and was making efforts to restore electricity as quickly as possible.

“Our engineers are working diligently to restore power supply. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused,” the company stated.