Blackout Hits Lagos, Osun Residents After Heavy Rains, Floodings

Residents of some communities in Lagos and Osun states have been affected by blackouts occasioned by heavy rainfalls and attendant flooding.

Naija News reports that this was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), respectively.

According to the EKEDC statement, electricity allocation to its network had been reduced following the outage of the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV transmission line and the Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line, forcing load shedding across some of its business units.

The affected areas 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, and part of Aboyade Cole.

Others are 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.

The DisCo said, “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.”

While it did not indicate any specific turnaround time, EKEDC assured customers that it was working with the national grid operator to restore normal electricity supply once the affected transmission lines are returned to service.

“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 stated.

On its part, the IBEDC said flooding at the Ilerin Injection Substation, caused by a heavy windstorm, had disrupted electricity supply to several communities in Osun State.

According to the DisCo, 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 surrounding communities.

It also assured a quick resolution.

“Our technical team is working to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” IBEDC said.