On Saturday, the national power grid collapsed once again, plunging the entire country into darkness. Reports indicate that the grid failure occurred around 3 pm, causing widespread disruption and inconvenience.
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has confirmed the collapse. In a statement, the EEDC announced that all its interfaces in the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) stations are currently out of supply. This has left customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States without power. “The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company wishes to inform its esteemed customers of a general system collapse which occurred at 15:09 hours today, 6th July 2024. This has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across the network,” the statement read.
Due to this development, EEDC is unable to provide services to its customers in the affected states. “We are on standby awaiting detailed information on the collapse and restoration of supply from the National Control Centre, Osogbo,” added Emeka Ezeh, the Head of Corporate Communications at EEDC.
This nationwide power outage has further strained the already fragile electricity supply in the country. The disruption in bulk electricity supply from the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s National Control Centre has directly affected the Southeast states, causing significant inconvenience and economic impact.
This incident is part of a troubling trend. In 2024 alone, Nigeria has experienced at least three system collapses. Over the past 14 years, there have been approximately 227 such incidents, highlighting the ongoing issues within the country’s power infrastructure.
The power grid collapse comes just days after the TCN announced a decline in electricity generation. On July 4, 2024, electricity generation peaked at 4,723.30 megawatts, down from 4,800 megawatts in May.
This latest grid failure also coincides with the recent electricity tariff hikes for Band A customers. Effective April 3 and July 1, 2024, these customers, who are supposed to receive 20-24 hours of power supply, saw their tariffs rise to N206.80 per kilowatt-hour from N66 per kilowatt-hour. This has added to the frustration and dissatisfaction among consumers, who are now faced with higher costs and unreliable power supply.
As the country awaits more information from the National Control Centre, the need for a sustainable and reliable power infrastructure becomes increasingly urgent. The frequent grid collapses not only disrupt daily life but also hinder economic growth and development. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach, involving significant investment in infrastructure, better management practices, and a commitment to providing consistent and affordable power to all Nigerians.
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