Blackout in all Southeast states as power system collapses

The energy crisis appears not to be easing off as the southeast states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo are expected to experience power outages following a system collapse announced by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).

This disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, on Sunday in Enugu.

Ezeh in the statement said that the system reported system collapse occurred at 6.49p.m. on Sunday.

Ezeh in the statement said that the system reported system collapse occurred at 6.49p.m. on Sunday.

Ezeh noted that they are on standby waiting for further information on the restoration of power supply from the National Control Centre.

He said, “As a result of this development, all our outgoing feeders are out.

“This has affected supply to our customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States.

“We are on standby, awaiting further information on restoration of supply from the National Control Centre (NCC).”

Recall that the national grid has collapsed several times in the months of March and April due to reasons ranging from shortage of gas, vandalism which disrupted the transmission system and others.