Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a planned power outage by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) across its network coverage over a period of about 24 days.
This disclosure is contained in a public notice by EKEDC to its customers on Friday, July 25, 2025, where it stated that the outage will be between Monday, July 28, and Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The company explained that the disruption is necessary to allow TCN to carry out critical maintenance works on the Omotosho – Ikeja West 330kV power line.
The repair activity is expected to lead to intermittent power outages and load shedding across EKEDC’s distribution network, which covers key areas of Lagos.
The power distribution company pointed out that this exercise will lead to intermittent outages and load shedding across its network.
What EKEDC is saying
The public notice from EKEDC reads, ‘’Dear Valued Customer. Kindly be informed that there will be a planned outage by our partner, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
‘’Date: Monday, 28th July to Thursday, 21st August, 2025. Time: 08:00 – 17:00 hrs (daily).
‘’Reason: To enable works to be safely carried out on the Omotosho – Ikeja West 330kV power line.
‘’Impact: Intermittent outage and load shedding across our network.
‘’Affected Areas: Across our network coverage.
‘’We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.’’
EKEDC pleaded with its customers to kindly bear with them during this period.
This planned outage adds to the growing concerns over electricity reliability in Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos. Many residents and businesses already rely heavily on diesel and petrol generators due to erratic grid power.
EKEDC’s announcement sparks public outrage
The announcement has sparked anxiety among small business owners and households, who fear the outages may further affect productivity and daily life.
On X (formerly Twitter), customers expressed various reactions. Some of these are:
Ayo Obe (@naijama) “Are those of us on Band A going to be reverted to an appropriate band for the duration? Not that we enjoy 20hrs supply per day even now, but since this is official acknowledgment that we won’t be getting it for three good weeks, shouldn’t Eko Electricity automatically revert us?”
Piinyie (@Piinyie)
“I hope this will automatically downgrade everyone on band A, right? Because this massive downtime can not justify any band A billing.”
Lexicon (@onlylexicon) “Rubbish people. For a whole 25days? You want to keep people blackout? @IkejaElectric better pass you. I regretted packing from Oshodi to Ojo. Useless Comp.”
Stanley 85% (@ronstanp) “At least NEPA is becoming responsible…In the past, they’d just cut off the light and be bringing it back when they want, without consumers having a say or knowing what’s up.”
Power sector analysts have noted that while such maintenance work is crucial for the long-term stability of the grid, poor communication, lack of backup supply mechanisms, and the frequency of such disruptions have compounded public frustration.
The EKEDC network covers critical areas such as Victoria Island, Lekki, Apapa, Surulere, Lagos Island, and parts of the Mainland, all of which are expected to experience varying degrees of service disruption over the 24-day period.
The company has promised to provide periodic updates and urged customers to stay informed through its official communication channels, including its website and social media platform.
