Enugu residents to experience 10-day power outage
The MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has announced a 10-day power outage in parts of Enugu metropolis.
The planned interruption is to allow for major maintenance and repair works.
According to a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, the outage will support ongoing projects by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
He said the works will take place at the TCN New Haven Station.
Ezeh added that the exercise aims to enhance power reliability across the city.
Late in August, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company announced a two-day planned power outage in Anambra and Enugu states.
Weeks earlier in the same month, EEDC announced a power outage in various parts of Enugu State due to a reduction in electricity tariff.
For this latest development, Ezeh said that planned power outage would commence in segmented format from Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 to Thursday, Oct. 31, between 9a.m. and 5p.m. daily.
The affected areas include Kingsway Line 1 on Oct. 22; Emene Industrial Line 1 on Oct. 23; Thinkers Corner Line on Oct. 24; and Trans Ekulu Line on Oct. 25.
“Kingsway Line 2 and 9th Mile Line on Oct. 26; Emene Industrial Line 2 on Oct. 28; Ugwuogo Line on Oct. 29 and Ituku Ozalla Line on Oct. 31,” he said.
The spokesman regretted that the development would affect the following 33KV feeders: Kingsway Line 1 and Line 2; Emene Industrial Line 1 and Line 2; Thinkers Corner Line, Trans-Ekulu Line, Ugwuogo Line; and Ituku Ozalla Line.
“Consequently, our customers within Emene industrial Layout, Abakpa Nike, Transekulu, Nowas, Ugbodogwu, Thinkers Corner, Ugbo Nnebedum, Nkpologwu, 9th Mile, Shoprite, Golf Estate, Zoo Estate and Okpara Avenue will experience supply interruption during the period of this exercise.
“Other areas including: Kingsway Road, Abakaliki Road, CBN Quarters, Railway Quarters, Artisan, Ngwo, Coal Camp, Ologo Quarters, Uwani, Asata, Golden Royale, Iva Valley, Centenary City, Ugwuaji, Amechi, Obeagu and surrounding communities will experience supply interruption as well during the period.
“We regret any inconvenience this exercise will cause our esteemed customers and appeal for their understanding as the project is aimed at improving the service quality,” he said.
Source: Punch
