Electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric, has apologised to customers over the ongoing power supply disruptions across parts of its network, attributing the situation to gas supply constraints affecting electricity generation on the national grid.
In a public notice issued by the company’s management on Friday, the Disco acknowledged the inconvenience caused to residents and businesses, assuring customers that efforts were ongoing to address the challenge.
“We understand the inconvenience the current power supply challenges may be causing you, and we sincerely apologise for the disruption to your daily activities,” the disco’s statement partly read.
According to the notice, the disruption is linked to challenges affecting generation capacity on the National Grid, which has resulted in increased load shedding across several feeders.
“The situation is due to gas supply constraints affecting power generation on the National Grid, which has led to increased load shedding across our feeders within the network,” the disco stated.
Ikeja Electric further assured customers that stakeholders in the power sector were working to resolve the situation and stabilise supply.
“Please be assured that relevant stakeholders are working tirelessly to address the generation shortfall and restore stability to the grid,” the notice added.
The company also said it was monitoring developments and would continue to update customers as improvements occur.
“We are closely monitoring developments and will continue to keep you informed as improvements occur,” it said.
The management expressed appreciation to customers for their patience and understanding amid the supply challenges.
“We truly appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding during this period. Thank you for bearing with us,” the company added.
Online reports that the Nigerian Independent System Operator said on Thursday that Nigeria’s electricity generation dropped further below the 4,000 megawatt threshold following persistent gas supply shortages affecting thermal power plants across the country.
In a statement titled “Gas Constraints Lead to Temporary Reduction in Power Generation,” the grid operator disclosed that the national grid generated only 3,940.53 megawatts as of 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, reflecting ongoing fuel supply challenges that have continued to constrain output from gas-fired plants