Nigeria has been thrown into total darkness as the national grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday, marking the first such incident of the year.
Data from the Independent System Operator (ISO) revealed that power generation nosedived from 2,917.83 megawatts (MW) to just 1.5 MW between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
While confirming the incident in a post on Twitter, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced a loss of supply from the grid.
“Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas,” AEDC said.
“Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant shareholders to ensure power is restored once the grid is stabilized. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the company added.
