The 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 and flooding.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 8, EKEDC said electricity allocation to its network had been reduced after the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines went out of service, resulting in load shedding across parts of its coverage area.
The affected locations include Chevy View Estate, Chevron Drive, Agungi Area, Alpha Beach, Ikate, Elegushi Area, Carlton Gate, Kusenla, Victory Park Estate, Oniru, Maroko, Muri Okunola, Ajose Adeogun, Ligali Ayorinde, part of Aboyade Cole, Morinho Drive, Landmark Road, Igbo Efon, Lekki Tollgate 2 Area, Igbokusu, Gbangbala, Platinum Way, Jakande/Coastal Road, OADC/Mayegun Area, Ajiran environs, Chevron Alternative Area and Osapa London Area.
According to the company, “Some business units may experience loadshedding. Cause: Grid Disruption. Osogbo/Ikeja 330kV line down. The Benin/Egbin 330kV line is down. Impact: Reduction in grid allocation.” EKEDC said it is working closely with the national grid operator to restore electricity supply once the affected transmission lines are back in service, although it did not provide a timeline for restoration.
The company added, “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.” Meanwhile, IBEDC said flooding at the Ilerin Injection Substation, caused 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, leading to outages in Ifewara, Iwara, Bolorunduro, Irogbo, Ayeso, Odo-Oro, Wesley, Express Area, Ilerin, Irojo, Olomilagbala, Iwikun, Isare and neighbouring communities.
IBEDC said its engineers were already working to restore power supply. According to the company, “Our technical team is working to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.”