Parts of Enugu State have been thrown into darkness following a sharp drop in power supply from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to the newly operational MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL).
The blackout began on Thursday, July 31, shortly after the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) announced a downward review of tariffs for Band A customers — from N209.50 to N160.40 per kilowatt hour — with effect from Friday, August 1.
The reduction, hailed by many consumers, has instead sparked a three-way face-off involving MEDL, EEDC, and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Since the announcement, customers in Bands B to F have reportedly experienced total power outages, fueling speculation that the supply cuts are tied to the tariff dispute.
In a statement, MEDL expressed concern over the critical decline in electricity allocation from EEDC. The company revealed that it now receives just 50% of its usual energy load, making it difficult to meet customer demand.
“This unprecedented drop in supply has seriously affected our ability to serve our customers effectively,” the statement read.
As the dispute lingers, residents and businesses in Enugu continue to bear the brunt of the power struggle, with no immediate resolution in sight.
