‘4th Time In 7 Months,’ National Grid Collapses Again

The electricity transmission network also known as national grid has experienced another collapse, leading to a nationwide blackout, Platforms Africa reports.

This leading news media reports that the latest incident is the fourth major system collapse in the last seven months. The system has recorded a few other itches in-between.

Confirming the blackout in a statement on Saturday, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said the power outage being experienced within its franchise is due to a system failure from the national grid.

“Please be informed that the power outage being experienced is due to a system failure from the national grid at 3:10pm today, affecting the power supply to our franchise areas,” the AEDC said.

The DisCo said it is working with the relevant stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid is stabilised.

The national electricity grid, on February 4, collapsed for the first time in 2024.

Also, the country suffered another nationwide blackout on March 28.

On April 14, the nation’s electricity grid experienced another system collapse.

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