Information reaching NewsClick Nigeria has it that the national electricity grid has experienced another system failure, leading to a nationwide blackout.
The grid collapse led to a nationwide blackout in states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
NewsClick Nigeria reports that the national grid collapsed for the first time in 2024 on February 4 followed by a nationwide outage on March 28 and another system collapse on April 15.
The grid collapsed for the fourth time this year at 3:10 pm on Saturday, according to electricity distribution companies.
In a statement, Kaduna Electric, which serves Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states, said, “We regret to inform you that the power outage being experienced in our franchise states is due to System Collapse of the National Grid.
Confirming the blackout in a statement on Saturday, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said the power outage being experienced within its franchise is due to a system failure from the national grid.
“Please be informed that the power outage being experienced is due to a system failure from the national grid at 3:10pm today, affecting the power supply to our franchise areas,” the AEDC said.
“The collapse occurred at about 3:10 pm. hence the loss of supply on all our outgoing feeders.
“Power supply shall be restored as soon as the National Grid is powered back.
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience.”
Also, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), which serves the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa states, blamed the power outage experienced on the collapse of the national grid.
“Please be informed that the power outage being experienced is due to a system failure from the national grid at 3:10 pm today, affecting the power supply to our franchise areas,” the AEDC said.
The DisCo said it is working with the relevant stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid is stabilised.
