Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a scheduled three-day power outage in the Lekki District of Lagos to enable network upgrade works aimed at improving electricity supply in the area.
In a notice issued to customers, the distribution company informed residents and businesses that the temporary disruption will affect Lekki and surrounding communities within the Lekki District network.
According to the company, the planned outage will take place from Thursday, March 13, to Saturday, March 15, 2026, as engineers carry out upgrade works at the Lekki Injection Substation.
EKEDC said the outage is necessary to facilitate improvements that will strengthen the electricity distribution infrastructure and enhance service delivery.
“Dear valued customer, please be informed that there will be a scheduled three-day power outage at the Lekki Injection Substation.
Date: 13th – 15th March 2026.
This planned outage is necessary to facilitate network upgrades aimed at improving operational flexibility, enhancing power evacuation, and delivering better service to our customers,” the notice stated.
The company explained that electricity supply will be unavailable daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. throughout the three-day period while the upgrade works are ongoing.
According to EKEDC, the project forms part of broader efforts to modernise power infrastructure and improve the reliability of electricity supply within its franchise area.
The upgrade is expected to strengthen the network and support the growing electricity demand within the Lekki corridor.
The Lekki axis has experienced rapid urban expansion in recent years, with the development of residential estates, commercial centres, and industrial facilities increasing pressure on electricity infrastructure.
As a result, electricity distribution companies have been under pressure to expand network capacity and improve supply reliability in the district.
This is not the first time EKEDC customers have experienced scheduled outages to facilitate improvements within the power network.
Last year, the company announced a planned outage affecting parts of its coverage area following maintenance work by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
The maintenance was carried out on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line, a key component of Nigeria’s national power grid.
Power sector stakeholders note that periodic network upgrades and maintenance are essential for improving electricity reliability across the country.
Although such upgrades often require temporary disruptions, they help strengthen distribution networks, improve power evacuation capacity, and reduce system faults and voltage fluctuations.
However, the short-term outages can affect households and businesses that rely heavily on stable electricity supply for daily operations.
