Power Outages in Lagos and FCT Due to Maintenance and Sabotage

The Federal Government has identified planned maintenance at Egbin Power Station, gas supply constraints, and sabotage of transmission lines as the causes of power outages affecting Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and two other areas.

Power Minister Joseph Tegbe stated that the disruptions have led to a reduction in electricity available on the national grid, prompting operators to ration supply in certain regions.

Tegbe mentioned that the first affected generating units are expected to resume operations within 48 to 72 hours, with additional units coming back online in phases. The ministry is also collaborating with power sector operators to enhance gas deliveries and expedite repairs to damaged infrastructure.