Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Again, Blackout Worsens

Nigeria’s power grid suffered another system collapse on Sunday, the second time in less than three months, exacerbating blackout in parts of the country.

A statement signed by Emeka Ezeh, Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC confirmed the nationwide power outage

“ The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform her esteemed customers of a system collapse which occurred at 6.49pm this evening, Sunday, June 12, 2022.

“As a result of this development, all our outgoing feeders are out and this has affected supply to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States.

“We are on standby, awaiting further information on restoration of supply from the National Control Centre, (NCC)” the statement concluded.