Power restored to Lagos, Ogun, four others after vandalism — Minister

The Federal Government has restored electricity supply to several regions in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara states, and the Federal Capital Territory after disruptions caused by vandalism to a 330-kilovolt transmission line. Joseph Tegbe, the Minister of Power, announced this on Monday, stating that the Benin-Egbin line has been repaired and is now transmitting power.

This restoration has increased electricity supply to the Lagos Complex to over 1,000 megawatts, returning the system to pre-disruption levels. Despite this progress, the minister emphasized that work continues to restore power to the remaining affected locations. The minister also highlighted ongoing efforts to address the vulnerability of Nigeria's electricity transmission infrastructure, which has led to recurring power interruptions and left homes, businesses, and public institutions without reliable power.