Residents of Lagos have been thrown into apprehension following Eko Electricity Distribution Company’s (EKEDC) announcement of a 25-day daily power outage, beginning Monday, July 28, and ending Thursday, August 21, 2025. The blackout will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day, disrupting electricity supply across several key districts.
The notice, released Friday via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, attributes the outage to critical maintenance by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line — a vital conduit in Lagos’ power infrastructure. EKEDC warned of significant load shedding and fluctuations in supply during the period.
Several densely populated areas including Surulere, Victoria Island, Ajah, Orile, Lagos Island, and parts of Ikoyi and Festac are expected to be hardest hit. The company urged customers in affected zones to plan ahead, noting that the outage is “necessary to ensure long-term stability and safety of the national grid.”
Energy experts have raised concerns about the socio-economic impact of the planned maintenance, especially on small businesses and manufacturing operations that rely heavily on daytime power. Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve center, could see productivity losses running into billions of naira if alternative power solutions aren’t deployed swiftly.
Consumer rights advocates are also demanding that EKEDC publish a detailed schedule and offer relief measures for vulnerable customers during the blackout. “We understand the need for upgrades, but 25 days of disruption during working hours is a tough ask in this economy,” said Tunde Adebayo, coordinator of the Lagos Power Watch Initiative.
TCN has yet to issue its own official statement, but insiders confirm that the repair involves high-voltage insulation replacements, tower reinforcements, and safety upgrades that are long overdue on the aging 330kV corridor linking Omotosho and Ikeja West substations.
EKEDC insists the disruption will be temporary and worthwhile. “We appeal for understanding as this planned outage is essential for long-term grid stability and improved service delivery,” the utility company said. Customers are encouraged to follow EKEDC’s social media channels for daily updates and restoration notices.
