Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Blames Power Outages on Low Generation

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Blames Power Outages on Low Generation
Apologises to Customers Over Worsening Power Supply
Urges Dialogue Amid Protests

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has attributed the persistent electricity shortages experienced by customers across its franchise areas to reduced power generation and unstable supply from the national grid.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the company said the situation has significantly affected the volume of electricity available for distribution to homes and businesses.

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Residents in several communities served by IBEDC have recently reported worsening power outages, a development that has sparked protests in some areas.

In Osogbo, youths on Wednesday staged a protest at the company’s regional office over the prolonged electricity shortages.

Reacting in a statement issued on Saturday in Ibadan, IBEDC acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the supply disruptions and apologised to customers affected by the outages.

According to the company, gas supply shortages to electricity generation plants have significantly reduced generation capacity nationwide, forcing distribution companies to implement increased load shedding within their networks.

IBEDC also noted that electricity demand within its franchise areas has risen sharply in recent months, particularly following the introduction of additional Band A feeders in line with regulatory guidelines.

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Blames Power Outages on Low Generation — IBEDC

However, the company explained that the energy allocated to it from the national grid has remained unstable and has at times declined, creating a widening gap between electricity supply and the growing demand.

“As a result of these constraints, some communities within our franchise are experiencing supply shortfalls. We fully understand the frustration this has generated among our customers and we sincerely apologise for the disruption to homes, businesses and economic activities,” the company stated.

The firm confirmed that the ongoing supply challenges have already triggered protests in some affected communities, while others have indicated plans to demonstrate over the prolonged outages.

IBEDC, however, urged residents and community leaders to seek dialogue rather than confrontation, noting that it has been engaging stakeholders while working with other operators in the electricity value chain to stabilise the grid and improve power supply.