The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities across Lagos and Osun states following flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
The disruption comes amid widespread flooding reported in several parts of the country, including Lagos State.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, EKEDC said electricity supply to its network had been reduced after the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV transmission line and the Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line went out of service, resulting in load shedding across some of its business units.
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 impacted 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.
The company stated:
“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 assured customers that it is working closely with the national grid operator to restore electricity once the affected transmission lines are back in operation, although no timeline was provided.
“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.
Meanwhile, IBEDC attributed outages in parts of Osun State to flooding at the Ilerin Injection Substation caused by a heavy windstorm.
The company said the flooding affected the Isare 11kV, Irogbo 11kV and Mount Carmel 11kV feeders, disrupting electricity supply to 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.
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