Gas shortages hit thermal plants, forcing outages and load shedding across Nigeria’s commercial hub….
Ikeja Electric has said the persistent drop in electricity supply across Lagos is the result of a nationwide decline in power generation, driven largely by insufficient gas supply to thermal power plants.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotie, explained that the shortage has significantly reduced the amount of electricity available on the national grid.
According to him, the situation has directly impacted power distribution to customers within Ikeja Electric’s coverage area, leading to widespread outages, intermittent supply, and load shedding across Lagos.
“The ongoing reduction in electricity supply is largely due to a nationwide drop in power generation, caused by limited gas supply to thermal power plants,” Okotie said.
He added that the shortfall has not only affected Ikeja Electric but also other distribution companies nationwide, as the reduced generation has led to lower allocations from the grid.
Despite the challenges, the company reassured customers of its commitment to managing the limited supply as fairly and efficiently as possible.
“The management regrets the inconvenience caused and appreciates the patience and understanding of our customers during this period,” he stated, noting that efforts are being made to ensure equitable distribution of available electricity.
Okotie also urged residents and businesses to remain patient, emphasising that interventions are ongoing at the national level to address gas supply constraints and stabilise power generation.
The update comes amid growing frustration among Lagos residents and business owners, many of whom have reported worsening electricity supply in recent weeks as outages become more frequent and unpredictable.
With Nigeria’s power sector heavily reliant on gas-fired plants, disruptions in fuel supply continue to ripple across the entire electricity value chain, leaving millions of consumers grappling with unreliable power.
