The Federal Government of Nigeria announced that electricity supply has been restored to Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after a 330 kV transmission line was vandalised.
The disruption, which affected the capital city and four states in the southwest, was caused by the deliberate damage to the high‑voltage line, prompting the government to mobilise crews to repair the infrastructure and reconnect the grid.
In a statement, the minister responsible for power said the restoration work was completed and that power is now flowing to households and businesses across the affected areas.
Restoring supply to Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, and the surrounding states is critical for commercial activity, as the country continues to grapple with frequent outages and challenges in its electricity sector.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the perpetrators or the exact timeline of the vandalism, but the swift response underscores the government’s priority to maintain reliable power for the nation’s most populous regions.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>