Ogun community seeks intervention over 18-month blackout

Summary

Residents of Itesiwaju Omu Arogun Area in Ogun State have appealed for help over a prolonged power outage that they say has lasted more than 18 months.

Highlights

• Residents say the blackout has forced some people to relocate to Lagos, Abeokuta and nearby communities.
• The affected area includes Graceland Estate, Unity Estate Omu Arire, Ifesowapo, Leadway Estate, God’s Favour and the International Community of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
• Residents said several businesses have shut down because of the cost of alternative power sources.
• The community said the Owode Egba feeder has been supplying less electricity than needed for the area.
• Residents said they had previously petitioned the electricity regulator about the problem and want the Minister of Power and NERC to intervene.