Ikeja Electric Plc has explained why Lagos is experiencing persistent power interruptions, linking the situation to reduced electricity allocation from the national grid.

In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the electricity distribution company apologised for the outages and said the supply constraints were affecting several areas within its coverage.

“We sincerely regret the ongoing power supply challenges currently affecting some areas within our network due to reduced power allocation from the grid,” the company said.

To manage the shortfall, Ikeja Electric said it had introduced controlled rationing of supply, explaining that the step was necessary to maintain system stability and ensure fair distribution.

“As part of efforts to maintain grid stability and ensure equitable distribution of available power, temporary load shedding is being implemented across affected feeders and locations,” it stated.

The company also said it was engaging stakeholders in the power value chain to improve supply and limit the impact of the disruptions.

The development comes as electricity shortages persist across Lagos and other parts of the country, largely linked to gas supply issues affecting power generation nationwide.

The situation has continued despite recent efforts at the state level to reduce reliance on the national grid. (TRIBUNE)