Ikeja Electric Announces Extended Power Disruption in Lagos Community for Critical Infrastructure Upgrade
Residents and business owners in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State are facing a significant power supply disruption that could last up to four months, according to an official announcement from Ikeja Electric. The electricity distribution company has informed the community about planned maintenance work that will affect power availability in the region.
Scheduled Maintenance at Transmission Station
The power outage is directly linked to the rehabilitation and maintenance of a 132kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation located at the Amuwo Transmission Station. This critical infrastructure upgrade is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and will continue through Thursday, July 30, 2026, spanning approximately four months of work.
Ikeja Electric disclosed this development through an official statement released on their X platform on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The company emphasized that this maintenance exercise is essential for strengthening power infrastructure and improving the reliability and efficiency of electricity supply within the affected communities.
Affected Areas and Feeders
The power disruption will specifically impact several key feeders that serve multiple neighborhoods within the Amuwo-Odofin region. According to the detailed announcement, the affected feeders include:
- 11-AmuwoINJ-T1 serving Old Ojo Road and Ijesha Express
- 11-AmuwoINJ-T2 covering Jakande 1 and Jakande 2
- 33-AmuwoTCN lines supplying Amukoko and Hongxing 1 and 2
During the maintenance period, electricity supply to these areas may experience intermittent disruptions as technical teams carry out the upgrade works. Customers in the affected zones have been advised to prepare for these service interruptions and make necessary arrangements to minimize inconvenience.
Collaborative Efforts to Minimize Impact
Ikeja Electric has stated that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will collaborate closely with their technical teams to minimize the impact of the project on customers served by the listed feeders. Both organizations will work together throughout the four-month period to ensure the rehabilitation proceeds as efficiently as possible while attempting to reduce service disruptions where feasible.
The company's official statement reads: "Please be informed that rehabilitation and maintenance works on the 132kV GIS substation at the Amuwo Transmission Station will commence on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and are expected to continue until Thursday, July 30, 2026. During this period, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and Ikeja Electric will work collaboratively to minimise the impact of the project on customers served by the listed feeders."
Importance of Infrastructure Upgrades
Power sector experts emphasize that large-scale substation rehabilitation is essential for improving grid stability and enhancing electricity distribution capabilities. Such upgrades typically enhance power evacuation capacity, reduce system faults, and improve overall service delivery, although they inevitably result in temporary supply disruptions for consumers during the implementation phase.
The statement from Ikeja Electric further explained: "This critical upgrade is aimed at strengthening the power infrastructure and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of electricity supply to customers within the affected areas. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued cooperation."
Recent Similar Power Outages in Lagos
This announcement follows a similar recent development in Lagos's electricity distribution landscape. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) recently implemented a three-day power outage in the Lekki District between March 13 and March 15, 2026, to carry out network upgrade works at the Lekki Injection Substation. That maintenance affected Lekki and surrounding communities as engineers performed necessary upgrades to the electrical infrastructure.
The consecutive announcements from different electricity distribution companies highlight ongoing efforts to improve power infrastructure across Lagos State, though these improvements come with temporary service disruptions that affect residential and commercial customers throughout the region.
