Lagos to experience 25-day power outage as Ikeja Electric, EKEDC announce major grid maintenance

Ikeja Electric, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity distribution companies, has formally announced a scheduled 25-day power outage across parts of Lagos State to enable critical maintenance work by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

The power disruption, which will affect both residential and commercial users, is set to begin on Monday, July 28, and continue through Thursday, August 21, 2025, with daily outages expected between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

The announcement, made via Ikeja Electric’s official social media channels on Friday, July 25, emphasized that the planned power cuts are necessary to facilitate essential upgrades and repairs on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line, a major corridor in Nigeria’s national grid infrastructure.

“Please be informed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will carry out scheduled maintenance on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line from Monday, July 28 to Thursday, August 21, 2025,” the utility stated. “During this period, customers may experience intermittent power supply and load shedding across our network due to the planned TCN outage.”

The Omotosho–Ikeja West line serves as a vital conduit between the Omotosho Power Station in Ondo State and Ikeja West, a major transmission hub supplying electricity to large parts of Lagos State.

The planned maintenance will involve structural upgrades, equipment overhauls, and stability enhancement operations—all aimed at improving long-term grid reliability.

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Although Ikeja Electric did not publish a detailed list of the affected communities, it warned customers within its distribution network to expect irregular supply and load rotation schedules. The maintenance will affect residential homes, commercial establishments, and industries during regular working hours.

The company advised customers to take proactive steps in managing the outage by:

Charging essential devices and equipment outside peak outage windows.

Adjusting business operations to align with periods of available power.

Monitoring official communication channels for updates on load management and alternative supply arrangements.

In a related development, Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) also issued a notice to its customers, confirming a similar 24-day power interruption across its own network, which spans critical commercial districts and residential areas in Lagos.

The outage, EKEDC noted, is likewise due to TCN’s maintenance activities on the Omotosho–Ikeja West transmission corridor.

According to EKEDC, the scheduled exercise will result in intermittent load shedding and power interruptions, similar to those announced by Ikeja Electric.

The maintenance comes at a time of peak dry season demand in Lagos, with heightened energy needs across households, offices, and industries. Consumers, already grappling with energy costs and fuel scarcity, now face an added challenge of daily outages during peak operational hours.

Both Ikeja Electric and EKEDC have urged customers to remain calm and assured the public that the maintenance work is crucial for long-term improvements in grid stability and supply consistency.

For further updates and rotating outage schedules, customers are encouraged to follow Ikeja Electric and EKEDC on their official social media handles or visit their websites.