The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has declared a significant power disruption affecting numerous parts of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The outage, announced on Monday, January 20, 2026, stems from a critical fault on one of the company's major power transformers.
Extensive List of Affected Feeders and Areas
In a formal notice to its customers, IBEDC detailed the specific feeders experiencing the supply interruption. The affected feeders include Lina, Best Oil, Frigoglass, Backhorse, Altak, Aramed, BAT/New Age, Eagle, Challenge, Odò Ona, Boluwaji, Soka, Podo (11kV), and ROM (33kV). This wide-ranging fault has consequently plunged both residential and commercial zones into darkness.
The distribution company provided a comprehensive list of impacted organizations and communities. Notable commercial entities affected are Eagle Flour Company, Frigoglass Company, Bev Pack Company, Lina Oil Company, Fresh FM, and Splash FM. The Genesis Event Centre and Felele Estate residents are also without power.
Residential communities suffering from the blackout span across Challenge, Odò Ona, Odò Ona Kékeré, Ologede, Alomaja, Arapaja, Bare, Oloola, Alata, Ìdì Ayùnrẹ́, Soka, Ido Mango, Boluwaji, Sanyo, Podo, Asipa, Oleyo, Ayegun, Idi Oya, Tipper Garage, Eyini, and the bustling Adelabu Market.
IBEDC's Response and Restoration Efforts
IBEDC has mobilized its technical team to address the transformer fault and restore electricity supply. The company has publicly apologized for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected outage. It assured all affected customers that repair efforts are ongoing and that power will be returned as swiftly as possible.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges within Nigeria's power sector. It recalls a recent report by the National Grid, which indicated a nationwide drop in electricity supply last month. That decline was attributed to gas supply constraints hindering the full operational capacity of Generation Companies (GenCos).
Official Channels for Power-Related Complaints
In light of such disruptions, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reiterated the proper channels for lodging complaints. Consumers are first advised to contact the Customer Complaint Unit (CCU) of their electricity distribution company, such as IBEDC. If the response is unsatisfactory, the matter should be escalated to the nearest NERC Forum Office for further intervention and resolution.
IBEDC's latest notice serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of power infrastructure and its direct impact on daily life, business operations, and economic activity in Ibadan.
