By Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting much of Lagos for about 24 days starting Monday, July 28, 2025.
The outage is due to critical maintenance work on the Omotosho – Ikeja West 330kV power line by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). According to EKEDC’s public notice to customers, the work will take place daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Thursday, August 21. During this period, residents and businesses across EKEDC’s network, which includes areas like Victoria Island, Lekki, Apapa, Surulere, and Lagos Island, should expect intermittent power cuts and load shedding.
EKEDC explained the exercise is essential to ensure the long-term stability of the electricity grid but admitted the outages would cause some inconvenience. The company apologized and urged customers to bear with them as the work is carried out safely.
Reactions online have been mixed but mostly concerned. Some Lagosians expressed frustration on social media, especially about tariff adjustments during the downtime, asking whether billing bands would be revised fairly since full electricity supply would be unavailable for nearly a month. Others compared the outage management positively against past experiences with NEPA’s unpredictable power cuts.
Industry observers note that while maintenance is vital, frequent disruptions and lack of backup plans add to customers’ difficulties, especially in Lagos, where many depend on generators because of unreliable grid power.
EKEDC has committed to keeping consumers updated through its official channels and urged them to stay informed.
The hope is that the maintenance is underway and will improve the grid’s reliability once completed.
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