Heavy flooding has disrupted electricity infrastructure serving the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), leading to widespread power outages across parts of Lagos and Osun states.
EKEDC said faults on the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines reduced power allocation from the national grid, resulting in load shedding across several areas. Communities affected in Lagos include Chevron Drive, Agungi, Alpha Beach, Ikate, Elegushi, Oniru, Maroko, Ajose Adeogun, Lekki Tollgate 2, Igbo Efon, Ajiran, Osapa London, Jakande/Coastal Road and surrounding neighbourhoods.
The company said it is working with the national grid operator to restore electricity supply once the affected transmission lines are repaired and appealed to customers for patience.
In Osun State, IBEDC said flooding at the Ilerin Injection Substation affected the Isare, Irogbo and Mount Carmel 11kV feeders, cutting off power to communities including Ifewara, Iwara, Bolorunduro, Irogbo, Ayeso, Odo-Oro, Wesley, Express Area, Ilerin, Irojo, Olomilagbala, Iwikun, Isare and nearby areas.
IBEDC assured residents that its technical team is working to restore supply and apologised for the inconvenience. The disruption comes as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) continues to warn of increased flooding risks across Lagos, Osun and several other states during the rainy season.