Residents and businesses in parts of Lagos, particularly the Amuwo-Odofin axis, may experience a prolonged power outage lasting up to four months due to scheduled maintenance on a major 132kV transmission substation.

The planned outage is linked to rehabilitation works on the Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at the Amuwo Transmission Station. The project is being carried out by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in collaboration with Ikeja Electric as part of efforts to strengthen electricity infrastructure in the area.

According to official notices, the maintenance exercise is set to commence on March 19, 2026, and is expected to continue until July 30, 2026. During this period, electricity supply to several communities may be disrupted intermittently as engineers undertake critical upgrade works.

Areas likely to be affected include Old Ojo Road, Ijesha Express, Jakande Phase 1 and 2, Amukoko, and parts of the Hongxing area, all of which are connected to feeders supplied by the substation.

Power authorities explained that the maintenance is necessary to improve grid stability, enhance transmission capacity, and ensure more reliable electricity supply in the long term. However, they acknowledged that the temporary disruption may pose challenges for residents and businesses, many of whom rely heavily on electricity for daily activities and operations.

Ikeja Electric has assured customers that efforts will be made to minimise the impact of the outage throughout the maintenance period. The company also apologised for the inconvenience and urged affected customers to cooperate while the upgrade is ongoing.

The development highlights the broader challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector, where infrastructure upgrades are often necessary but come at the cost of short-term service disruptions. Experts note that while such projects may cause temporary hardship, they are essential for achieving a more stable and efficient electricity supply system in the future.