National Grid Collapse Throws Nigeria into Darkness Again
Nigeria experienced widespread power outages on October 14, 2024, following a significant collapse of the national electricity grid. Major states affected include Lagos and various South-western states, as well as several states in the North, including Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. The only areas reported to have retained power are those in the Port Harcourt axis.
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) confirmed the grid collapse, which occurred at 18:48 hours. In a notice to customers, EEDC's Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, stated, “This has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across the EEDC network.” He explained that all interface stations of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) were affected, leading to a complete outage for customers in the mentioned states.
In a separate interview, TCN’s General Manager for Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, characterized the event as a partial collapse rather than a total failure. She noted that while the Port Harcourt franchise area remained powered, other regions were experiencing disruptions. Mbah assured the public that TCN was working on restoring power and promised to provide further updates once recovery efforts were underway.
This incident marks another chapter in Nigeria's ongoing struggles with its national power grid, which has faced multiple collapses in 2024 alone, including those on February 4, March 28, April 15, and July 6. The frequency of these outages raises concerns about the reliability of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure and the impact on residents and businesses across the nation.
As the nation grapples with these challenges, citizens await updates on the restoration of power and the measures that will be put in place to prevent future
