Electricity supply across parts of Nigeria was disrupted on Wednesday following yet another collapse of the national grid, adding to the country’s persistent energy challenges.
Data from the Independent System Operator indicated a sharp plunge in power generation, falling from 2,917.83 megawatts (MW) to a mere 1.5 MW between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Confirming the incident, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company issued a public notice attributing the blackout to the grid failure.
“Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 hrs today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas,” the statement read.
The distribution company assured customers that efforts are ongoing to restore electricity as soon as the grid stabilizes.
“Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure power is restored once the grid is stabilized. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” it added.
This latest collapse adds to a string of recent grid failures, underscoring the fragility of Nigeria’s power infrastructure and the ongoing struggles in achieving a stable electricity supply nationwide.
