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<\/p>\nThis followed a complete system collapse that happened at 15:09.<\/p>\n
The Lekki district is under the Eko Zone of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), which covers Lagos Island, Ajah, Ibeju Lekki and Ikoyi.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease be informed that there is currently a complete system collapse from transmission. Meaning zero allocation in the whole of Lekki District. Thank you for your understanding and patience,\u201d an alert sent to VGC residents read.<\/p>\n
The development has caused outrage in the axis with many questioning the competence of the Nigerian government and Distribution companies in tackling the age-long problem of electricity in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
General Manger of EKEDC Corporate Communications, Mr Godwin Idemudia, could not be reached for comment as at press time.<\/p>\n
It would be recalled that on Friday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the National Grid is experiencing reduced power generation.<\/p>\n
It said this was due to emergency maintenance by Nigeria Gas Company on its gas pipeline supplying gas to Egbin, Omotosho, Olorunsogo and Paras Power Stations.<\/p>\n
This was reportedly caused by leakage discovered on the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System gas pipeline, necessitating the total shutdown of the four power generating plants on 25th April, 2019.<\/p>\n
In a statement signed by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager Public Affairs, TCN said that prior to the incident, Omotosho NIPP and Olorunsogo NIPP had already been out due to gas supply issues.<\/p>\n
According to the statement, NGC worked hard to repair the gas pipeline so that normal gas supply can be restored to the affected power plants.<\/p>\n
\u201cPresently, repairs have been completed and the pipeline is currently being pressurised prior to resumption of gas supply to the affected power stations\u201d, it said.\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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