Power outage hits South-East as DisCos cut supplies

Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria, also known as DisCos, have begun to cut power supplies to customers due to gas constraints affecting power-generating companies. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) informed its customers in the South-East region of the situation, citing low system frequency caused by gas constraints as the reason for the drop in power supply.

According to a statement by Emeka Ezeh, Group Head of Corporate Communications at EEDC, the company has been forced to implement load shedding of available energy, resulting in reduced daily service levels to customers served by its subsidiary companies. The affected subsidiaries include MainPower, TransPower, FirstPower, NewEra, and EastLand.

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company also issued a similar statement, attributing the current load shedding to poor generation and allocation from generation companies and the Nigerian National Control Centre (NCC). The company appealed to its customers to exercise patience, assuring them that the generation team is working to improve generation and allocation.

The gas constraints affecting power-generating companies have led to a significant reduction in power supply, resulting in load shedding by the Transmission Company of Nigeria. Efforts are underway to address the challenge and restore normal power distribution. The EEDC has apologized for the inconvenience caused to its customers and appreciated their patience and understanding.

The current power shortage highlights the ongoing challenges facing Nigeria’s electricity sector, including inadequate gas supply and infrastructure constraints. The situation has significant implications for businesses and households relying on a stable power supply. As stakeholders work to resolve the issue, customers are advised to conserve energy and prepare for potential power outages. With the Nigerian government and industry players working to improve the electricity supply chain, customers can expect some relief in the coming days.