MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited has announced a planned power outage across Enugu metropolis from Wednesday, October 22, to Thursday, October 31, 2025. The outages are scheduled to take place daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. during this period.
This was disclosed in a statement by Mr. Emeka Ezeh, Head of Corporate Communications at MainPower, in Enugu on Monday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The maintenance forms part of ongoing rehabilitation and reinforcement projects by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) at its New Haven Station. The outages will be carried out in segments, with specific lines affected on different days to allow for systematic repairs and upgrades.
“The MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has announced a 10-day power outage for maintenance repairs that might span days in some parts of Enugu metropolis.
“This is contained in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications of MEDL, Mr Emeka Ezeh, in Enugu on Monday.
“Ezeh said that the exercise was part of the ongoing maintenance, rehabilitation and reinforcement projects by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) at its New Haven Station. He said that the planned power outage would commence in a segmented format from Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, to Thursday, Oct. 31, between 9a.m. and 5p.m. daily,” the NAN report read in part.
MainPower emphasized that the exercise is intended to enhance the reliability, safety, and overall quality of electricity supply in Enugu. The company urged residents to plan accordingly and make alternative arrangements during the outage period.
The affected power lines and their scheduled outage dates include Kingsway Line 1 on October 22, Emene Industrial Line 1 on October 23, Thinkers Corner Line on October 24, and Trans Ekulu Line on October 25.
Other lines scheduled for maintenance include Kingsway Line 2 and 9th Mile Line on October 26, Emene Industrial Line 2 on October 28, Ugwuogo Line on October 29, and Ituku Ozalla Line on October 31.
MainPower expressed regret for the inconvenience this may cause residents and appealed for their understanding.