By Ihechi Enyinnaya
Nigeria’s power grid has collapsed for the second time in less than 24 hours, leading to a nationwide blackout.
On Monday evening, the initial collapse disrupted domestic and business activities across the country, highlighting the ongoing challenges of inconsistent electricity supply despite significant investments in the energy sector.
Less than 24 hours later, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed another system failure. In a statement on Tuesday, they reported, “Dear Valued Customer, please be informed that a system collapse occurred at 09:17 hrs, resulting in a loss of power supply across our network. We are collaborating with our partners to expedite the restoration of the grid and will keep you updated on progress.”
Previously, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) had restored power in some areas following Monday’s outages. In the Federal Capital Territory, locations like Deidei, Suleja, Lugbe, and Kuje had their electricity restored around 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
The AEDC attributed the disruptions to the collapse of the national grid, stating on Twitter, “The system collapse occurred at approximately 6:58 p.m. We assure you that we are working with relevant stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid stabilizes.”
Since President Bola Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, the country has faced multiple national power grid failures, underscoring the persistent challenges within Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure.