Blackout in Mowe, Ibafo, Sango as power generation drops in Egbin station

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) says residents living in Mowe, Ibafo, Ayetoro, and six other communities will experience power outages.

According to the company, the blackout is due to a power supply drop from Egbin power generating station.
On December 19, 2023, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said the Egbin power generating station would be shut down to allow the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) to repair a pipeline supplying gas to the facility.

According to TCN, the shutdown will reduce 676 megawatts (MW) of bulk power generated into the nation’s grid for three days.

In a statement disclosed on its X handle, IBEDC said its technical crew is working with relevant stakeholders to ensure power supply is restored to the affected communities.

“Due to a drop in generation from Egbin generation station, customers in the following communities; Sango, Ota, Ilaro, Ayetoro, Imeko, Mowe, Ibafo, Magboro, Abeokuta metropolis and environs are experiencing power outages,” IBEDC said.

“Our technical team is working with the relevant stakeholders to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.”

The company further stated that residents who wish to get more information about the current situation should call their number or visit the closest office.

IBEDC powers homes and businesses across Oyo, Ogun, Osun, and parts of Niger, Ekiti, and Kwara.

The Egbin power plant, located in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos, contributes over 16 percent of the total electricity generated to the national grid.

In February 2022, power generation dropped by 630 megawatts (MW) following a fire outbreak at the plant, but operations resumed a few days later.