Uche Cecil Izuora
Kwara, Oyo, Ogun and Osun States currently experiencing power outages is due to drop in energy supply to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) from the national grid.
The DisCo has confirmed this saying that the intermittent power supply being experienced across parts of its franchise area is due to a reduction in load allocation from the national grid.
In a public announcement, the electricity distributor acknowledged the extended outages affecting customers in Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, and Osun states, expressing regret over the inconvenience caused.
IBEDC said the reduced allocation from the national grid has limited the amount of electricity available for distribution within its network, leading to unstable supply across several locations.
The Company added that it is currently engaging the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO) in efforts to improve supply stability.
According to the firm, the limited electricity available is being strategically and equitably distributed across feeders and service bands to ensure fairness and operational efficiency during the period.
IBEDC assured customers that it remains committed to keeping them informed as the situation develops and appealed for patience and understanding.
The statement reads, “Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) acknowledges the intermittent supply and extended outage periods currently being experienced by customers franchise wide (Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Ibadan, Osun) and sincerely regrets the inconvenience this has caused.
“This situation is due to a reduction in load allocation from the national grid, which has limited the electricity available for distribution within our franchise.
“IBEDC is actively engaging the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO) to improve supply stability. In the interim, available load is being strategically allocated and equitably distributed across feeders and service bands to ensure fairness and operational efficiency.
“We appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers and remain committed to keeping you informed as the situation evolves.”