Residents of several communities in Lekki, Lagos have lamented a no power outage lasting over two weeks, calling on the Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, and the Federal Government to restore supply urgently.
The blackout, which began in early July 2026, has affected key areas including Chevy View Estate, Chevron Drive, Agungi, Alpha Beach, Ikate, Elegushi, Carlton Gate, Kusenla, Victory Park Estate, Oniru, Maroko, Landmark Road, Igbo Efon, Lekki Tollgate 2 Area, Jakande/Coastal Road, Osapa London, and parts of Ajiran.
“Complete blackout is affecting everything”
Speaking to journalists, residents said the outage has disrupted businesses, water supply, and daily activities. Many households now rely heavily on generators, increasing their cost of living at a time when fuel prices are already high.
The outage is linked to a reduction in grid allocation following faults on the Oshogbo-Ikeja and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines, worsened by heavy rainfall during the peak of the 2026 rainy season.
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The Lekki crisis reflects a wider problem across Nigeria. Under the current administration, peak generation has occasionally risen above 5,500MW, compared to 4,000MW average in 2023. However, average daily delivery still hovers between 4,200–4,500MW, meaning most Nigerians have not felt the improvement.
Since May 2023, the national grid has collapsed at least 20 times. At the same time, tariffs have gone up significantly. Sector revenue doubled from ₦1trn in 2023 to ₦2.3trn in 2025 after Band A customers were moved to cost-reflective pricing with a promise of 20 hours supply daily. Generator fuel cost has also risen from ₦250 to ₦350 per kWh.
The government points to reforms like the Electricity Act 2023, which allows states to generate and distribute power, and a ₦4trn debt restructuring plan. But sector debt has still ballooned to ₦6.8trn, with collection rates stuck at 30-40%.
EKEDC and FG respond
Responding to complaints, EKEDC said the affected areas were experiencing “reduced power supply due to a reduction in grid allocation”and that efforts were ongoing to restore full supply. _“We are in constant contact with the national grid operator and will restore supply as soon as the lines are back,” the company stated.
Community leaders in Lekki say the timing is particularly difficult as the area is one of Lagos’ fastest-growing business and tech hubs. EKEDC has also announced separate scheduled maintenance in parts of Lekki, which residents fear could extend the hardship.
As of press time, there was no confirmed date for full restoration. Residents are urging NERC and the Federal Government to intervene and compel EKEDC to prioritize repairs and improve supply reliability.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency had earlier warned that Lagos and other states were at risk of flooding that could damage electricity infrastructure.
