Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a temporary power outage affecting several communities in Lagos following flooding that disrupted the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) substation infrastructure. The distribution company said the interruption was caused by ongoing flooding affecting TCN facilities and advised customers in the affected areas to exercise caution around electrical installations.
Affected Communities in Lagos
According to EKEDC, electricity supply has been temporarily interrupted in the following areas: Agungi Area, Ajose Adeogun, Aboyade Cole (Part), Chevron Alternative Area, Chevy View Estate, Gbangbala, Igbokushu, Kusenla, Lekki Phase 1, Ligali Ayorinde, Morinho Drive, OADC/Mayegun Area, Osapa London, Victory Park Estate, Ajiran Environs, Alpha Beach, Carlton Gate, Chevron Drive, Elegushi Area, Igbo Efon, Jakande/Coastal Road, Landmark Road, Lekki Tollgate 2 Area, Maroko, Muri Okunola, Oniru, Platinum Way, and Waterfront/White Sands Area.
Cause of the Outage
The company did not give a timeline for restoring electricity but said the outage was caused by flooding affecting TCN substation infrastructure, as reported by Punch. The notice stated: "Due to ongoing flooding affecting TCN substation infrastructure, power supply has been temporarily interrupted in the affected areas."
Safety Advisory from EKEDC
As part of measures to avert issues, EKEDC urged residents to stay away from electrical installations, cables, and transformers in flooded areas, warning that floodwater can conduct electricity and become fatal. The company also advised customers to switch off their main electricity supply if floodwater enters their buildings, provided it is safe to do so, and avoid touching electrical equipment with wet hands or while standing in water. It also warned residents to treat every fallen or low-hanging power line as live, avoid makeshift electrical connections, and ensure a qualified electrician inspects flooded electrical installations before power is restored.
Reporting Unsafe Infrastructure
EKEDC further appealed to customers to report flooded substations, exposed cables, damaged transformers, and other unsafe electrical infrastructure, stressing that "floodwater and electricity are a deadly combination." The statement concluded: "Floodwater and electricity are a deadly combination. If you see water around electrical equipment, stay away, stay safe, and Call 0708 067 1170 immediately. Your life is more valuable than any property. Please report any flooded substations, infrastructure and stay away from flooded areas."
Related Power Outage in Kogi State
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) notified customers of a planned power outage expected to last about 19 hours in parts of Kogi State. The utility said the temporary disruption would affect customers in Lokoja town, Konton Karfe, the Naval Base, Banda, Felele, the Army Barracks, and nearby communities. AEDC explained that the outage was necessary to allow the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out scheduled maintenance at the Lokoja Transmission Station.
