The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has notified the public of a planned electricity interruption that will affect several communities in Lagos State for up to three days.
In a public notice released to consumers within its coverage area, the distribution company explained that the temporary outage is necessary to allow engineers carry out maintenance and upgrade work aimed at improving the electricity network.
According to the announcement, residents in parts of the Lekki corridor will experience a three-day power disruption beginning on Thursday, March 13, and lasting until Saturday, March 15, 2026.
The outage will occur daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. while technical teams conduct upgrade operations at the Lekki Injection Substation.
The company said the project is designed to strengthen the power distribution infrastructure, improve electricity evacuation, and enhance the reliability of supply as demand continues to grow in the rapidly developing Lekki district.
The official notice from the company stated:
“Dear Valued Customer, Please be informed that there will be a scheduled three-day power outage at the Lekki Injection Substation.
“Date: 13th-15th March 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
“This planned outage is necessary to facilitate network upgrades aimed at improving operational flexibility, enhancing power evacuation, and delivering better service to our customers.
“Areas Affected: Lekki and surrounding areas (Lekki District).
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience while these improvement works are carried out.”
In a separate notice, EKEDC also announced that communities in Apapa and nearby locations will experience a one-day outage on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The affected areas include Apapa, Kirikiri, Ajegunle, Mobil Road and neighbouring communities.
The company stated:
“Kindly be informed that a planned power outage will occur on Saturday, 14th March 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Apapa, Kirikiri, Ajegunle, Mobil Road, and surrounding areas to allow Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) contractors to carry out essential maintenance and network upgrades, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
Industry experts say scheduled maintenance is necessary to replace ageing infrastructure, reduce system faults, and improve overall power supply reliability for households and businesses.
Lekki District (3-day outage: March 13–15, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- Lekki
- Lekki Phase 1
- Lekki Phase 2
- Ajah
- VGC (Victoria Garden City)
- Ikate
- Chevron
- Sangotedo
- Epe Road corridor
- Other surrounding communities in the Lekki axis
Apapa and Environs (1-day outage: March 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
- Apapa
- Kirikiri
- Ajegunle
- Mobil Road
- Wharf Road
- Tincan Island
- Marine Beach area
- Nearby communities around Apapa
