Ikeja Electric attributes recent power outages to inadequate gas supply

Ikeja Electric, an electricity distribution company, has pinpointed the root cause of the ongoing decrease in electricity supply to a nationwide slump in power generation, which is directly attributed to the limited supply of gas to thermal power plants.

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This significant decline in power generation has had a profound impact on the volume of energy available on the national grid, subsequently affecting the allocation to electricity distribution companies, including Ikeja Electric.

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In a public notice released on Monday via its X handle, the company explicitly stated that the reduction in electricity supply is primarily a result of the nationwide drop in power generation caused by the limited gas supply to thermal power plants.

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The situation has resulted in a notable decrease in the amount of energy Ikeja Electric receives for distribution to its customers, leading to a substantial reduction in the energy available on the national grid and the company's allocation.

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Ikeja Electric has acknowledged the adverse effects of this development on its customers and has appealed for their understanding during this challenging period, expressing regret over the inconvenience caused.

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The company has assured its customers that it remains dedicated to ensuring the available electricity is distributed in a fair and efficient manner, committed to equitable distribution despite the current challenges.