The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a 25-day planned power outage affecting parts of Lagos State and other areas within its coverage.
In a public notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, EKEDC stated that the blackout would begin on Monday, July 28, 2025, and run until Thursday, August 21, 2025, with daily interruptions between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The electricity distribution company explained that the scheduled outage is necessary to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out critical maintenance work on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line.
“EKEDC has announced a daily planned power outage from Monday, 28 July, to Thursday, 21 August 2025, due to essential maintenance work by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330 kV line.
“The outage will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day, affecting several parts of Lagos and other serviced areas. During this period, residents should expect intermittent electricity supply and load shedding across the Eko Disco network,” the Disco stated.
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Affected areas have not yet been individually listed, but residents within EKEDC’s service zones, which include parts of Lagos Island, Apapa, Festac, Lekki, Ibeju, and Victoria Island, are advised to prepare for disruptions in electricity supply throughout the maintenance window.
The company appealed to customers for their patience and cooperation during the period, emphasizing that the upgrade is necessary to improve grid reliability and long-term service delivery.