The national grid has collapsed following technical glitch again. According to Data obtained from the independent system operator (ISO), the megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 MW to 1.5 MW between 11 am and 12 pm this afternoon Wednesday.
Subsequently, the information was confirmed by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in a statement released to its customers saying the loss of electricity in system franchise area is due to loss of supply from the grid around 11:23 am.
The statement partly reads, “Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 hrs today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas.
“Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure power is restored once the grid is stabilized.
“Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the statement said.