Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities following disruptions caused by heavy rainfall, flooding and transmission challenges.
EKEDC, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said electricity supply to its network had been reduced following the outage of the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines.
The company said the development resulted in load shedding across parts of its franchise area due to reduced allocation from the national grid.
Affected areas 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, Landmark Road, Igbo Efon, Lekki Tollgate 2 Area, Igbokusu, Gbangbala, Platinum Way, Jakande/Coastal Road, Mayegun, Ajiran and Osapa London areas.
EKEDC explained that the disruption was caused by grid instability resulting from the failure of the two major transmission lines.
“Some business units may experience load shedding. Cause: Grid disruption. Oshogbo/Ikeja 330kV line down. The Benin/Egbin 330kV line is down. Impact: Reduction in grid allocation,” the company stated.
The electricity provider said it was working with the national grid operator to restore supply once the affected transmission infrastructure was repaired.
“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,” EKEDC said.
Meanwhile, IBEDC said flooding at the Ilerin Injection Substation, triggered by a heavy windstorm, disrupted electricity supply to several communities in Osun State.
The company said the flooding affected the Isare 11kV, Irogbo 11kV and Mount Carmel 11kV feeders, resulting in outages in Ifewara, Iwara, Bolorunduro, Irogbo, Ayeso, Odo-Oro, Wesley, Express Area, Ilerin, Irojo, Olomilagbala, Iwikun, Isare and neighbouring communities.
IBEDC said its technical team had commenced efforts to restore electricity supply to the affected areas.
“Our technical team is working to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” the company said.
The two distribution companies advised customers to exercise patience as repair and restoration efforts continue.
