National grid collapses for the fifth time in 2022 | By: Adebayo Akinkunmi

National grid collapses for the fifth time in 2022

For the fifth time this yr solely, the nationwide grid has collapsed resulting in a blackout in probably the most populous black nation.

The collapse was confirmed by Enugu Electrical energy Distribution Firm Plc and Kaduna Electrical energy Distribution Firm in separate messages.

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Kaduna Electrical energy Distribution Firm mentioned in its assertion;

“Energy Outage In Our Franchise Due To Grid Collapse.

“Expensive esteemed prospects, we remorse to tell you that the facility outage being skilled in our franchise states is because of system collapse of the nationwide grid.

“The collapse occured at about 18:47pm this night therefore the lack of provide on all our outgoing feeders. Energy provide shall be restored as quickly because the nationwide grid is powered again. Our honest apologies for any inconvenience.”

Enugu Electrical energy Distribution Firm Plc additionally disclosed that the grid collapse threw 5 states underneath the Disco’s franchise space in complete blackout.

Head, Company Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh mentioned;

“The Enugu Electrical energy Distribution Firm Plc needs to tell her esteemed prospects of a system collapse which occurred at 6.49pm this night, Sunday, June 12, 2022.

“Because of this growth, all our outgoing feeders are out and this has affected provide to our prospects in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states.

“We’re on standby, awaiting additional info on restoration of provide from the Nationwide Management Centre. Thanks.”

National grid collapses for the fifth time in 2022

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