- Gas supply constraints have reduced national power generation and affected EEDC allocations.
- EEDC and industry stakeholders are working together to restore a stable electricity supply.
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) power supply decline has raised concern across its distribution region in recent days. According to EEDC, gas constraints remain the leading cause. On Tuesday, the company issued an official statement to clarify the situation.
In the statement, Emeka Eze, Group Head of Corporate Communications, addressed electricity consumers directly. He explained that reduced power generation followed a drop in national system frequency. Importantly, this reduction was primarily due to gas supply challenges affecting the Generation Companies.
As a result, power plants have generated less electricity for the national grid, and the Transmission Company of Nigeria has allocated lower energy volumes to distribution companies. Therefore, EEDC has received less power for distribution across its network.
Meanwhile, Eze appealed to customers to remain calm during this challenging period. He stressed that load shedding became necessary to stabilise the national grid. However, he assured customers that the measure aims to prevent wider system collapse.
Furthermore, the decline has affected daily service levels across EEDC’s coverage area. Specifically, franchise operators have faced supply limitations due to reduced allocations. These operators include MainPower, TransPower, FirstPower, NewEra, and EastLand.
Nevertheless, EEDC continues to engage relevant stakeholders within the electricity supply chain. According to Eze, discussions focus on resolving gas supply issues quickly. Once resolved, power generation is expected to improve steadily across the country.
In addition, EEDC expects system stability to return as gas availability improves. This improvement should enable the gradual restoration of normal electricity distribution. Therefore, customers may experience better supply in the coming weeks.
EEDC acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the situation. Eze offered a formal apology to customers across the zone and thanked them for their patience and cooperation.
The EEDC power supply decline highlights Nigeria’s continued dependence on gas-fired generation. However, industry stakeholders remain optimistic about short-term improvements. Ultimately, resolving gas constraints remains vital for a stable electricity supply nationwide.