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Flood: EKEDC, IBEDC announce blackouts in Lagos, Osun
By Adetutu Sobowale
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company have announced power outages across several communities under their coverage areas following heavy rainfall that disrupted electricity infrastructure.
EKEDC, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said electricity supply to its network had been reduced after outages on the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines, resulting in load shedding across some of its business units.
Communities affected by the disruption 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, and parts of Aboyade Cole.
Other affected locations are Morinho Drive, Landmark Road, Igbo Efon, Lekki Tollgate 2, Igbokusu, Gbangbala, Platinum Way, Jakande/Coastal Road, OADC/Mayegun, Ajiran, Chevron Alternative Area and Osapa London.
The company attributed the outage to disruptions on the national grid.
“Some business units may experience load shedding. Cause: Grid Disruption.
“Osogbo/Ikeja 330kV line down. The Benin/Egbin 330kV line is down. Impact: Reduction in grid allocation,” the statement read.
EKEDC said it was working closely with the national grid operator to restore electricity supply once the affected transmission lines are back in service but did not provide a timeline for restoration.
“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,” it added.
Meanwhile, IBEDC said flooding triggered by a heavy rainstorm at the Ilerin Injection Substation disrupted electricity supply to several communities in Osun State.
The company explained that 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.
“Our technical team is working to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” IBEDC said.
The power disruptions come as several parts of the country continue to experience heavy rainfall and flooding following the peak of the 2026 rainy season.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency had earlier warned that many states, including Lagos and Osun, were at risk of flooding and advised residents and relevant authorities to take precautionary measures.
In recent days, heavy downpours have inundated roads and residential areas in parts of Lagos and neighbouring states, disrupting vehicular movement, damaging infrastructure and affecting electricity installations.
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