Lagos and Ogun States are expected to face a 25-day power blackout starting from July 28, 2025, as maintenance on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330 kV line disrupts the energy supply. Businesses are set to lose billions in revenue, with significant financial, manufacturing, and service sectors impacted.
Key Points :
Ikeja Electric and Eko DisCo announce a 25-day blackout for Lagos and Ogun.
Outage to affect power supply from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Cost implications for businesses relying on grid power are substantial.
Maintenance on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330 kV line is cited as the cause.
Businesses are shifting to alternative power sources, which is raising their operational costs.
The estimated financial loss for Lagos businesses could be in the hundreds of billions.
Hotels, hospitals, and supermarkets may face higher energy costs due to the blackout.
Despite high energy costs, grid maintenance is seen as a necessary sacrifice to strengthen the national grid.
The ongoing blackout, although disruptive to businesses in Lagos and Ogun, is part of a much-needed effort to improve the national grid. The financial loss is massive, but it’s a necessary step to address power supply challenges.
