The Nigeria’s electricity transmission system, also known as the National grid, has suffered another system collapse plunging Lagos, Kano and other major cities into blackout.
The collapse occurred 11.00 am on Wednesday.
The sad development was confirmed by two of the country’s electricity distribution companies in separate messages to their customers.
“We regret to inform you that the power outage being experienced across our franchise – Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states – is as a result of the collapse of the national grid,” Kaduna Electric said on Twitter.
Similarly Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc, in a text message to its customers, said: “Dear customer, there is a partial system collapse on the national grid. Our TCN partners are working to restore supply immediately. Please bear with us.”
