Full List of Areas Affected As Electricity Company Announces Power Outage for 25 Days
- The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a planned power outage that will span 24 days
- The power outage will be felt across its entire distribution area, which includes the southern part of Lagos State and the Agbara community in Ogun State
- Customers have reacted to the notice, demanding clarity on how Band A users will be billed during the period
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Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a planned power outage that will affect several areas under its coverage for 25 days.
The company explained that the service disruption is due to maintenance work by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
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In a public notice issued on Friday, July 25, EKEDC said that the disruption will begin on Monday, July 28, and will to Thursday, August 21, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
The company said the outage is necessary to allow the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out essential maintenance work on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line, a critical infrastructural element in the national power grid.
The company noted that the repair works would cause intermittent power supply and load shedding across its network during the period.
While EKEDC did not list all affected locations in the notice, it confirmed the impact would be felt across its entire distribution area.
The notice reads:
“Dear Valued Customer, Please be informed that there will be a planned outage by our partner, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
"From Monday, 28th July to Thursday, 21st August 2025. Time: 08:00 – 17:00 hrs (daily)
"Reason: To enable safe maintenance work on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV power line. Impact: Intermittent outages and load shedding across our network. Affected Areas: All areas within our network coverage.
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your understanding."
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EKEDC service areas
EKEDC is one of the biggest electricity distribution companies in Nigeria. It covers the license area of the southern part of Lagos state and Agbara in Ogun state.
The outage is expected to affect businesses, especially those dependent on stable electricity for daily operations.
For ease of operations and division of work, the license area of EKEDP is segmented into 12 Districts.
- Agbara
- Ojo
- Festac
- Ijora
- Mushin
- Orile
- Apapa
- Lekki
- Ibeju
- Islands
- Ajah
- Ajele
Nigerians react to the power outage announcement
Chukwujekwu James Ogum wrote:
"This one is serious! Can you imagine? May God save us. Who even has money to buy fuel? I hope you're making plans for postpaid customers regarding their bills."
Usman Bin Usman added:
"Kindly downgrade all band A customers to either band B or Band C during the period."
Impact of power outage on households, businesses, economy
Frequent power outages in Nigeria have far-reaching consequences on households, businesses, and the broader economy.
For households, unreliable electricity disrupts daily life, affecting food storage, access to clean water, communication, and children's education.
Families are often forced to spend on alternative energy sources like generators or inverters, increasing their cost of living.
Businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), suffer even more. Interruptions in power supply halt production, reduce working hours, damage equipment, and inflate operating costs due to dependence on diesel or petrol generators.
This reduces their competitiveness, limits expansion, and discourages investment.
Manufacturers and tech startups, in particular, struggle to meet deadlines and maintain service quality, resulting in lost revenue and job cuts.
On a macroeconomic level, persistent power outages stall industrial growth, increase the cost of doing business, and discourage foreign direct investment.
They also weaken key sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and ICT. The loss in productivity due to electricity instability contributes significantly to Nigeria's GDP shortfall.
Overall, without sustainable power reforms, Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification and inclusive growth will remain a major challenge.
Reliable electricity is not just a utility—it is a foundation for national development and poverty reduction.
Enugu slashes Band A tariff
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that residents in Enugu under Band A are now expected to pay less for the electricity tariff from next month.
The electricity company said the new tariff is based on a cost-reflective review, supported by federal government subsidies.
Band A customers across Nigeria enjoy 20-24 hours of power supply on their feeders, and the tariff is higher.
This article has been updated by the head of business desk, Victor Enengedi, with additional information.
Source: Legit.ng
