EKEDC announces 3-day power outage in Lekki to upgrade

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a planned three-day electricity outage in parts of the Lekki area of Lagos to allow engineers to carry out network upgrade works.

In a notice issued to customers, the power distribution company said the temporary disruption will affect residents and businesses within the Lekki District network.

According to the company, the outage will occur from March 13 to March 15, 2026, as technical teams carry out improvement works at the Lekki Injection Substation.

EKEDC explained that the upgrade is aimed at strengthening the electricity distribution infrastructure and improving the quality of power supply across the district.

The company added that electricity supply will be unavailable daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. throughout the three days while the work is in progress.

Network upgrade to improve electricity supply

EKEDC said the scheduled outage is necessary to enhance operational efficiency and improve the capacity of the power distribution network serving the Lekki corridor.

According to the company, the upgrade will improve power evacuation and increase flexibility within the distribution system, allowing the network to better handle electricity demand in the area.

The Lekki axis has experienced rapid development in recent years, with the construction of residential estates, commercial hubs, and industrial facilities.

This growth has significantly increased electricity consumption across the district, placing additional pressure on the power distribution network.

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Industry observers say such infrastructure upgrades are necessary to keep pace with the area’s expanding population and economic activity.

Previous maintenance operations

This is not the first time customers within EKEDC’s franchise area have experienced scheduled power outages to allow maintenance or upgrade works.

In previous instances, the company implemented temporary supply interruptions to enable repairs and improvements across parts of its network.

One such disruption occurred during maintenance work carried out by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line, a major component of Nigeria’s national power grid.

Power sector stakeholders note that planned outages are often necessary to safely install or replace critical equipment within electricity distribution networks.

They say such upgrades help improve power evacuation capacity, reduce system faults, and minimise voltage fluctuations.

However, temporary disruptions can affect households and businesses that rely heavily on consistent electricity supply for daily activities.