Ibadan electricity customers face outages as grid allocation drops
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has blamed recent power outages on a reduction in electricity allocation from the national grid. In a statement released on June 4, 2024, the company apologized to customers in Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun, and Ibadan for the inconvenience. IBEDC assured the public that it is working with relevant agencies to restore stable supply. The company also promised to keep customers updated as the situation develops.
What we know
- IBEDC says the power supply issues are due to less electricity being allocated from the national grid.
- The affected areas include Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun, and parts of Ibadan.
- IBEDC is in talks with the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Nigeria Independent System Operator to improve the situation.
- Electricity is currently being rationed to ensure fairness and operational efficiency across all service areas.
- The company thanked customers for their patience and promised regular updates as efforts continue.
