Gas Crisis Cripples National Grid: Ikeja Electric Laments Power Drop
Gas Crisis Cripples National Grid: Ikeja Electric Laments Power Drop Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity supply has suffered a significant setback following a nationwide gas shortage that has severely reduced power generation across the national grid, according to Ikeja Electric. In a public notice, the distribution company attributed the ongoing drop in electricity supply to limited gas availability to thermal power plants, which are responsible for the bulk of Nigeria’s electricity generation. The company explained that the shortage has led to a sharp decline in energy generation, thereby reducing the volume of electricity transmitted through the national grid and allocated to distribution companies nationwide. “As a result, the energy available for distribution to our customers has been significantly impacted,” the company stated, noting that the situation is beyond its direct control and affects multiple operators within the power sector. The develop...