IBEDC Announces Power Outage in Osun State Following Heavy Rainfall and Technical Issues
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has officially announced power outages impacting numerous communities across Osun State, attributing the disruption to a combination of heavy rainfall, technical faults, and scheduled maintenance activities. The distribution company issued separate notices through its Osun Region to inform customers about the ongoing electricity supply issues, as reported by PUNCH.
Heavy Rainfall Causes Infrastructure Damage
According to IBEDC, the outages primarily affect areas connected to the Ede Township 11kV and Ede Water Works 33kV feeders. A significant downpour has compromised the electricity infrastructure, leading to faults on these critical feeders and resulting in a temporary loss of power supply. The adverse weather conditions have exacerbated existing technical challenges, disrupting service in multiple locations.
List of Affected Communities in Osun State
The company has provided a comprehensive list of communities experiencing power outages, which includes:
- Nitel
- Palace
- Poly Junction
- C.A.C.
- Agbale 1
- Odo Eja
- Kanisuru/Agbale
- Hijra
- Agbake 2
- Gbogunmi
- Hijra 2
- Top Hill
- St Anthony
- Ojoro
- Akewula
- Apena
- Sabo
- Level Crossing
- Deeper Life
- Wuraola
- Olaiya
- Aboto
- Barracks
- Winner
- 440
- Sawmill
- INEC
- Camp Young
- Peace Estate
Additionally, surrounding communities are also impacted by the electricity disruption.
Ongoing Maintenance and Restoration Efforts
IBEDC has assured customers that technical teams are actively working to resolve the faults and restore electricity supply as swiftly as possible. The outages are partly linked to routine maintenance work on essential feeders, which is intended to enhance service delivery and improve the overall reliability of the power infrastructure in the region.
Related Power Outage in Lagos State
In a related development, Ikeja Electric has notified residents and business owners in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State about a scheduled power outage that could last up to four months. This disruption is due to maintenance work on a 132kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation at the Amuwo Transmission Station, scheduled from March 19 to July 30, 2026. Affected feeders include 11-AmuwoINJ-T1, 11-AmuwoINJ-T2, and 33-AmuwoTCN lines, serving areas such as Old Ojo Road, Ijesha Express, Jakande, Amukoko, and Hongxing.
Recent Weather-Related Incidents
Legit.ng previously reported that a damaging rainstorm in Ibadan, Oyo State, on March 13 caused significant losses, including damage to a popular radio station. This highlights the broader impact of severe weather on infrastructure and communities in Nigeria.
