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IEDC throws Lagos community into darkness for 10 days

The Ikeja Electricity (IE) distribution company has announced that it will to plunge some areas in Alimosho Local Government of Lagos State into darkness for 10 consecutive days.

It was gathered that the power outage would start from Tuesday 6th September to Monday 15th September, 2022.

Ikeja Disco, in a statement on Sunday, said the outage will be caused by the replacement of old panels at its Igando injection substation.

The electricity company stated that the replacement of the panels is geared towards “improving the quality and quantity of power” to the areas that will be affected in the local government area.

The statement reads: ”As part of our efforts at improving the quality and quantity of power supply, we have decided to replace old panels at our Igando Injection Substation.

“This exercise will last for ten (10) days, from Tuesday, 6th to Monday, 15th September 2022.

“Feeders affected are General Hospital, Obadore, Egan, Akesan, Igando-Ikotun, Agric Road and New Igando.

“We appeal for your understanding during this period. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.”

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