Ikeja Electric has announced a 25-day blackout in parts of Lagos State.
This was confirmed in a notice posted on its social media accounts on Friday.
The notice revealed that the outage would commence on July 28 and run until August 21, 2025.
On the stipulated dates, there will be blackouts between 8am and 5pm daily.
According to Ikeja Electric, the maintenance work will lead to partial power supply across several parts of the state during the specified period.
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) also announced that its customers will experience irregular power supply due to the maintenance work being carried out by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line from July 28 to August 21, 2025.
However, EKEDC did not specify the exact areas that will be affected.
The company’s operations primarily cover Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Lekki, Apapa, Festac, and Surulere.
Why Is The Blackout In Lagos
The Disco explained that the outage is to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, to carry out work on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330 kV line.
“Please be informed that Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will carry out scheduled maintenance on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line from Monday, July 28 to Thursday, August 21, 2005, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm daily,” the notice read.
“During this period, customers may experience intermittent power supply and load shedding across our network due to the planned TCN outage.”
This is one of the most important power transmission channels in Nigeria’s power grid system.
The line serves as a key conduit between the Omotosho Power Station in Ondo State and Ikeja West, which is a major power transmission hub in Lagos State.
Ikeja Electric and EKEDC have informed residents in the affected areas to anticipate load management measures throughout the maintenance period, which could affect residential, commercial, and industrial zones during working hours.
Lagos residents, especially during peak hours when power supply will be limited, are advised to plan their activities and business operations in line with the expected blackout.
This announcement comes amid rising demand for stable electricity in Lagos during the peak of the dry season. The DisCo has encouraged customers to prepare in advance for the outage and consider alternative power sources if needed.
Residents are advised to:
- Charge essential devices outside of peak hours
- Schedule business activities around blackout windows
- Stay updated via Ikeja Electric’s customer support channels
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