The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has announced a power outage affecting Anambra State and Oji River in Enugu State. According to a statement released by the company’s Group Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Emeka Ezeh, the outage is a result of an explosion at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Station at Awada, which occurred at approximately 2:34am on Wednesday.
The explosion has led to a complete loss of electricity supply in the entire Anambra State and Oji River in Enugu State, impacting all EEDC customers in these areas. The company is currently working closely with the TCN team to resolve the issue as soon as possible. The TCN team has been working diligently to address the situation, and EEDC is on standby, awaiting the restoration of supply.
EEDC has acknowledged the inconvenience this outage may cause its customers and has appealed for their patience and understanding during this time. The company has reassured its customers of its commitment to providing improved services and is working to minimize the duration of the outage.
The power outage has significant implications for residents and businesses in the affected areas, highlighting the importance of reliable electricity supply for economic and social activities. EEDC’s prompt response and collaboration with TCN demonstrate the company’s efforts to restore supply and mitigate the impact of the outage.
As the situation unfolds, EEDC will likely provide updates on the progress of the repair work and the expected timeline for restoration of electricity supply. The company’s customers can expect regular communication and updates on the status of the outage, and EEDC will work to ensure that supply is restored as soon as possible. With the TCN team working to address the issue, EEDC is hopeful that normal electricity supply will be restored soon, bringing relief to its customers in Anambra State and Oji River in Enugu State.
