● Ferdy Agu
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has announced a major system collapse, affecting power supply across multiple southeastern states in Nigeria. In a notice issued on November 5, 2024, EEDC reported that the collapse occurred at precisely 13:52 hours, leading to widespread outages across its network. The incident has halted electricity supply to customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo States, with affected residents and businesses facing sudden disruptions.
According to the statement from Emeka Ezeh, EEDC’s Head of Corporate Communications, all interface stations connected to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) are currently out of operation. The company assured customers that it is actively monitoring the situation, awaiting further updates from the National Control Centre (NCC) in Osogbo, which is responsible for coordinating restoration efforts. Ezeh noted that EEDC’s teams remain on standby for immediate response once the system restoration process begins.
This development has sparked concern among EEDC’s customers, who rely on a stable power supply for both residential and commercial needs. EEDC has expressed gratitude for the patience of its customers during this challenging time and pledged to communicate any progress regarding the restoration as it becomes available.
Below is the full text of the Press Statement:
NOTICE OF GENERAL SYSTEM COLLAPSE
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform her esteemed customers of a general system collapse that occurred at 13:52 hours today, 5th November 2024. This has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across the EEDC network.
Consequently, due to this development, all our interface TCN stations are out of supply, and we are unable to provide services to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo States.
We are on standby awaiting detailed information about the collapse and restoration of supply from the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo.
Thank you.
Signed:
Emeka Ezeh
Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC
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