Residents across Amuwo-Odofin LGA , Lagos State and surrounding areas are reporting reduced electricity supply, with some experiencing extended periods of little or no power in recent days.
The situation has been linked to ongoing rehabilitation works at the Amuwo 132/33kV transmission substation by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
According to information from TCN, the upgrade project began on March 18, 2026, as part of efforts to improve transmission capacity and strengthen long-term power supply in the area. The project is expected to run for approximately 122 days.
TCN disclosed that the rehabilitation required the temporary decommissioning of the Amuwo substation at the start of the project. While power was restored the same day through alternative arrangements, the ongoing work has continued to affect supply stability.
The company had earlier decommissioned the substation to enable the rehabilitation process, after which power supply was restored through temporary arrangements. To support electricity distribution during the upgrade, mobile transformers were deployed at the Amuwo transmission station. These are currently being used by both Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) to supply power to customers.
However, due to the temporary setup, residents may experience reduced supply , load shedding or irregular power availability while the rehabilitation is ongoing.
For many households , residents and businesses in Amuwo-Odofin, the current situation has affected daily routines, with increased reliance on alternative power sources.
While the upgrade is expected to improve electricity stability in the long term, current supply challenges may persist until the project is completed, which is projected for late July 2026.
The rehabilitation is expected to last for about 122 days, with completion projected around late July 2026.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from their electricity distribution companies and make necessary adjustments during this period.
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