The power grid in Nigeria is still messed up from a big drop in generation. Authorities say they are close to fixing it. The issue started with an explosion on a major gas pipeline, the Escravos Lagos line. Acts of vandalism on other gas infrastructure made things worse. This cut off the fuel supply to a bunch of thermal power plants across the country. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company told its customers in several states that the ongoing blackouts and spotty service are because of this national generation problem.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, promised people that supply would come back within a day or two. That deadline has already passed. The latest word from the national grid operator is that repair work on the damaged pipeline is almost done. They said this should let the power plants start running normally again. The distribution companies are currently splitting whatever limited electricity they get from the grid among their areas. Data from the grid operator showed the total load being shared nationwide was just over thirty two hundred megawatts, with some regions getting far less than others. The power authorities are still watching the situation and asking for more patience while they finish the repairs.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, promised people that supply would come back within a day or two. That deadline has already passed. The latest word from the national grid operator is that repair work on the damaged pipeline is almost done. They said this should let the power plants start running normally again. The distribution companies are currently splitting whatever limited electricity they get from the grid among their areas. Data from the grid operator showed the total load being shared nationwide was just over thirty two hundred megawatts, with some regions getting far less than others. The power authorities are still watching the situation and asking for more patience while they finish the repairs.
