EEDC announces total collapse of electricity system in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) announced a total collapse of the electricity supply system at 12:40 a.m. on Thursday across the South-East.
The situation was confirmed in a statement issued by EEDC’s spokesman, Emeka Ezeh, in Enugu.
The EEDC statement said the situation had resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across the network.
“Due to this development, all our interface Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) stations are out of supply. We are unable to provide service to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states.
“We are on standby awaiting detailed information of the collapse and restoration of supply from the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo,” EEDC explained.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Customs officer killed in car crash
A 54-year-old customs officer, Etteng Ise, has died in a lone motor crash along the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River.
Economy
Enugu United Palm Products begins commercial oil productionÂ
Enugu United Palm Products, a public-private partnership between Pragmatic Palms Limited and the Enugu government, has begun commercial palm oil production for the Nigerian market.
Lagos
Basit Kolade: Police detain four suspects over Lagos mob killing
The police command in Lagos has detained four suspects over the alleged mob attack that led to the death of a resident, Basit Kolade.
Economy
Nigeria’s Q2 2026 trade rose to N41 billion; China remains biggest import partner: NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics says Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at N41,444.89 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
Abuja
Building collapses in Abuja, rescue operation underway
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of press time.
Africa
Tinubu condoles Tanzania president over husband’s death
Mr Hassan passed away after being hospitalised earlier on Monday.
