Ikeja Electric blames reduced grid allocation for Lagos power outages

Ikeja Electric Plc has attributed the persistent power outages being experienced in Lagos to a drop in electricity allocation from the national grid.

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In a statement shared on its official X platform on Friday, the distribution company apologised to customers for the disruptions, noting that several locations within its network are affected by the reduced supply.

“We sincerely regret the ongoing power supply challenges currently affecting some areas within our network due to reduced power allocation from the grid,” the company stated.

To manage the limited supply, Ikeja Electric said it has commenced controlled load distribution, explaining that the measure is aimed at maintaining system stability while ensuring a fair spread of available electricity.

“As part of efforts to maintain grid stability and ensure equitable distribution of available power, temporary load shedding is being implemented across affected feeders and locations,” it added.

The company further disclosed that it is working closely with stakeholders across the electricity value chain to improve supply and minimise the impact of the outages on consumers.

The situation comes amid ongoing electricity shortages in Lagos and other parts of the country, largely driven by challenges in gas supply affecting power generation nationwide.

The development persists despite recent initiatives at the state level aimed at reducing dependence on the national grid.