Electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric, has apologised to customers over the ongoing power supply disruptions across parts of its network, attributing the situation to gas supply constraints affecting electricity generation on the national grid.
In a public notice issued on Friday, the company acknowledged the inconvenience caused to residents and businesses and assured customers that efforts were ongoing to address the challenge.
“We understand the inconvenience the current power supply challenges may be causing you, and we sincerely apologise for the disruption to your daily activities,” the company said in the statement.
According to the distribution company, the disruption is linked to challenges affecting generation capacity on the national grid, which has resulted in increased load shedding across several feeders within its network.
“The situation is due to gas supply constraints affecting power generation on the national grid, which has led to increased load shedding across our feeders within the network,” the statement added.
Ikeja Electric further assured customers that stakeholders in the power sector were working to resolve the situation and stabilise electricity supply.
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“Please be assured that relevant stakeholders are working tirelessly to address the generation shortfall and restore stability to the grid,” it said.
The company also noted that it was closely monitoring developments and would continue to keep customers informed as improvements occur.
“We truly appreciate your patience, cooperation and understanding during this period. Thank you for bearing with us,” the management added.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Independent System Operator disclosed on Thursday that electricity generation in the country had dropped further below the 4,000 megawatt threshold due to persistent gas supply shortages affecting thermal power plants nationwide.
In a statement titled “Gas Constraints Lead to Temporary Reduction in Power Generation,” the grid operator said the national grid generated only 3,940.53 megawatts as of 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, reflecting ongoing fuel supply challenges constraining output from gas-fired plants.