Babatunji Wusu –
- Second Collapse: Nigeria’s power grid collapses twice within 24 hours, causing widespread outages.
- Impact on Activities: Significant disruption to domestic and business operations nationwide.
- Company Statements: EKEDC and AEDC report on the grid failures and ongoing restoration efforts.
- Frequent Issues: The country has experienced multiple grid collapses since the current administration began.
- Ongoing Challenges: Nigeria’s energy sector struggles with reliability despite substantial investments.
Nigeria’s national power grid has experienced another collapse, marking the second incident in just 24 hours and resulting in widespread electricity outages across the country. The first collapse occurred on Monday evening, severely disrupting domestic and business activities nationwide.
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed the second grid failure on Tuesday morning, stating, “Dear Valued Customer, please be informed that there was a system collapse at 09:17 hrs, leading to a loss of power supply across our network. We are working closely with our partners and expect a speedy restoration of the grid. Updates will be provided as soon as power is restored.”
Meanwhile, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) reported that power outages from the previous evening had been partially restored by Tuesday morning in areas within its franchise, including parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Specific locations, such as Deidei, Suleja, Lugbe, and Kuje, saw power restored by 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday. AEDC attributed the outages to the national grid collapse, which occurred around 6:58 p.m. on Monday.
The frequent grid collapses have become a significant issue since President Bola Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023. AEDC reassured its customers, stating, “We are working with relevant stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid stabilizes.”
Despite significant investments in the energy sector, Nigeria continues to face challenges with unreliable electricity supply, affecting both everyday life and economic activities.
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