The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), Sunday Oduntan, has assured Lagos residents that electricity will be restored daily by 5 p.m. during the scheduled 25-day maintenance of the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV power line.
Oduntan gave the assurance while speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, on Tuesday, amidst rising concerns from residents over the likely impact of the maintenance exercise on daily power supply in the state.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had earlier announced that it would commence maintenance works on Monday, July 28, 2025, noting that the upgrade would result in intermittent power outages across parts of Lagos between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.
According to the TCN, the maintenance is aimed at improving the reliability of power transmission through the major 330kV line that feeds several parts of Lagos.
Oduntan, who spoke on behalf of the electricity distribution companies, said the engineering works had been carefully planned and executed in phases to minimise disruption.
“We now need to start believing in our institutions. I am not a TCN person; I am a spokesman for the Discos. But I can tell you for a fact that what they are trying to do has been planned over a long period of time, and they will surely keep to exactly what it is,” he said.
“This is not law. In engineering work, they know exactly what to do, how long it will take, and why it is taking this long. Twenty-five days is not 24 hours. If they were to rush it, it could affect our economy.”
Oduntan appealed to Lagosians to exercise patience and trust the process, saying that the work is necessary to enhance long-term power stability in the state.
The two major power distributors in Lagos, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ikeja Electric, had earlier issued separate public notices to customers, notifying them of the expected “intermittent power supply” during the period of the transmission line upgrade.
Both companies reassured customers of prompt restoration of power as soon as TCN completes its daily maintenance window.
However, some residents have expressed doubt about the feasibility of restoring power consistently by 5 p.m. each day, citing past experiences with delayed electricity supply after similar maintenance exercises.
Despite the scepticism, stakeholders in the power sector have urged the public to support the effort, highlighting the long-term gains of improved infrastructure.
The 330kV Omotosho–Ikeja line is a key transmission asset that powers industrial and residential hubs in Lagos, and the successful completion of its upgrade is expected to enhance supply stability across the network.
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