Lagos Faces 25-Day Power Blackout Starting July 28

DDM News

(DDM) – Residents of Lagos State are set to endure a prolonged power outage, following an official announcement from the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC).

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that EKEDC released the statement via its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, informing the public of a planned 25-day blackout.

According to the statement, the electricity disruption will begin on Monday, July 28, and continue through Thursday, August 21, 2025, with daily outages scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The company explained that the blackout is necessary to allow the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out essential maintenance work on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330 kV transmission line, a key component of the national grid.

“This planned outage is due to critical maintenance by TCN on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330 kV line,” the statement read.

The power cuts will affect numerous areas within the EKEDC network, which serves large portions of Lagos and its surrounding regions.

EKEDC further warned that intermittent electricity supply and load shedding should be expected during the maintenance period.

Residents and businesses across the state are now preparing for another round of severe energy disruptions, amid rising costs of fuel, alternative power sources, and Nigeria’s already fragile electricity infrastructure.

This latest development has reignited public frustration over the country’s persistent power challenges, especially as it comes in the wake of the federal government’s repeated promises of electricity sector reform.

Critics have sharply condemned President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to fulfill its campaign pledge of providing uninterrupted electricity within four years of assuming office.

Bolaji Abdullahi, interim spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed disappointment in a statement issued over the weekend, questioning the continued suffering of Nigerians under worsening power conditions.

“How much longer do Nigerians have to wait in the dark?” Abdullahi asked. He lamented that more than halfway into the Tinubu administration, citizens are still spending huge sums on fuel for generators and relying on kiosks to charge their mobile phones.

Abdullahi emphasized that the president’s silence on the matter is becoming increasingly damaging to the administration’s credibility.

The blackout announcement, which is already trending on social media, has sparked heated discussions, with many users skeptical that the maintenance will bring any long-term improvements.

While EKEDC has promised to restore power daily after 5:00 p.m., many Lagosians are bracing for longer periods of darkness, based on previous experiences with similar projects.

Energy experts warn that without a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure, outages like this will remain a recurring problem.

As the date approaches, stakeholders are calling on EKEDC and the Federal Ministry of Power to provide greater clarity, regular updates, and a reliable backup energy plan for essential services such as hospitals, schools, and water systems.

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