Full List of Communities to Be Affected by Planned 3-Day Electricity Outage in Nigeria
- Eko Electricity Distribution Company has announced a planned power outage in Lagos to enable vital maintenance work on the network
- The outage, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, will run from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm across several communities
- The company says the temporary interruption is necessary to improve electricity service delivery and has apologised for any inconvenience
Customers of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) have been informed of a planned power outage scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The outage will run from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to allow contractors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out essential maintenance and upgrade works.
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Maintenance Work to Improve Electricity Service
According to the notice issued on Sunday, the temporary interruption is necessary to facilitate technical work on the electricity network. The company explained:
“This outage is required to allow Transmission Company of Nigeria contractors carry out essential maintenance and upgrade works on the network to improve service delivery.”
Areas Affected by the Outage
The planned outage will affect several parts of Lagos, including:
- Lekki
- Apapa
- Kirikiri
- Ajegunle
- Mobil Road
- Surrounding communities
Company Apology and Customer Assurance
EKEDC has apologised to customers for the inconvenience and appealed for their understanding during the period. The notice stated:
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.”
What Customers Should Expect
- Duration: 9 hours (9:00 am – 6:00 pm)
- Reason: Maintenance and upgrade works by TCN contractors
- Impact: Temporary power outage in listed areas
This planned outage is part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity service delivery in Lagos. Customers are advised to make necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled maintenance.
See the full statement below:
“Dear valued customer, kindly be informed of a planned power outage scheduled as follows: Date: Saturday, 14th March 2026. Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
“This outage is required to allow Transmission Company of Nigeria contractors carry out essential maintenance and upgrade works on the network to improve service delivery.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.”
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What is EKEDC?
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), established in 2005, is a major electricity distributor in Nigeria. It operates across southern Lagos and the Agbara community in Ogun State, covering districts such as Lekki, Apapa, Mushin, Festac, Ajah, and Ibeju.
The company was acquired by Transgrid Enerco in January 2025 and functions as a subsidiary under its ownership. EKEDC employs over 3,000 staff and is committed to improving electricity service delivery through network upgrades, customer-centric initiatives, and modern billing systems. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient power supply to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
How to collect free electricity meter
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Government announced that Nigerians in all 36 states, including Abuja, can walk into the nearest electricity supply office to request a free meter and installation.
Officials state that this initiative is part of a nationwide reform programme aimed at closing Nigeria’s estimated seven million electricity meter gap.
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