Ikeja Electric says sorry as power outages occur due to nationwide grid collapse

Ikeja Electric, a major electricity distribution company, has offered apologies to its customers for the persistent disruptions in power supply affecting various areas within its network, citing constraints in gas supply as the primary cause of reduced electricity generation on the national grid.

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The company's management issued a public notice on Friday, acknowledging the hardships faced by residents and businesses due to the power outages, and assured customers that efforts are underway to mitigate the issue.

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In a statement, Ikeja Electric expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the current power supply challenges, stating that it understands the disruption to daily activities and sincerely apologizes for the distress.

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The disruption, according to the notice, is a result of challenges impacting generation capacity on the National Grid, leading to increased load shedding across multiple feeders.

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Ikeja Electric attributed the situation to gas supply constraints affecting power generation on the National Grid, which has resulted in increased load shedding across its feeders within the network.

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The company reassured customers that stakeholders in the power sector are collaborating to resolve the situation and stabilize supply, with relevant stakeholders working tirelessly to address the generation shortfall and restore stability to the grid.

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Ikeja Electric is closely monitoring developments and will continue to update customers as improvements occur, keeping them informed of any progress.

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The company expressed gratitude to its customers for their patience and understanding during this challenging period, appreciating their cooperation and thanking them for bearing with the situation.

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According to reports, the Nigerian Independent System Operator stated on Thursday that Nigeria's electricity generation had dropped below the 4,000 megawatt threshold due to persistent gas supply shortages affecting thermal power plants nationwide.

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In a statement titled "Gas Constraints Lead to Temporary Reduction in Power Generation," the grid operator disclosed that the national grid generated only 3,940.53 megawatts as of 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, reflecting ongoing fuel supply challenges that have constrained output from gas-fired plants.