Residents of 22 communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, will experience a temporary disruption in their electricity supply from Monday, 5 January to Friday, 9 January 2026. Due to ongoing road construction along Foodco Road and Idi Isin, a three‑hour daily blackout will be imposed in the affected areas.
The blackout, scheduled each day between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, is necessary for the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to relocate its facilities and assets safely. The road works have required the company to switch off certain feeders for about three hours daily, minimizing the risk of damage to its equipment and ensuring a smoother power supply transition.
Communities impacted include Alalubosa GRA, Ogunkola, Museum and several others, as well as customers in the AMI Complex, Police Headquarters and Polo Clubs. Primarily residential and commercial zones will be affected, along with key institutions such as the Forestry College, Nursing Home, and other local establishments.
IBEDC has informed customers of the planned outage, apologized for any inconvenience, and assured that the relocation work will be completed as quickly as possible. The company pledged to restore power to the affected areas by the evening of Friday, 9 January 2026, when normal service is expected to resume.
The road construction project along Foodco Road and Idi Isin is part of Oyo State’s broader infrastructure development aimed at improving the transportation network and enhancing residents’ quality of life. While the temporary blackout may cause some disruption, it is a necessary step toward achieving the long‑term goals of the project.
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