Ikeja Electric has informed its customers that the poor power supply being experienced by consumers within its network is due to reduced allocation to its network from the Grid.
in a notice released on Monday, Ikeja Electric stated it was currently interfacing with the relevant stakeholders to sort out the issue.
“We wish to inform customers across Ikeja Electric network that the reduced hours of electricity supply is due to a shortfall in the amount of power currently allocated to our network from the national grid.
“We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.
“Please be assured that we are actively engaging the relevant stakeholders to improve the available power supply and will continue to distribute the power received from the grid as efficiently and equitably as possible.” The statement read in part.
Nigeria’s Current Grid Capacity
Nigeria’s national grid recorded peak generation of 4,609.80 megawatts (MW) on Sunday October 18, 2026, down 5.24% from the previous comparison period, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator’s 24-hour Grid Performance Dashboard.
Total electricity generated during the day stood at 102,958.38 megawatt-hours (MWh), representing a 3.30% decline, equivalent to 3,516.67 MWh, from the previous comparison period.
Energy sent out to the transmission network totalled 101,690.30 MWh, also down 3.30%, or 3,475.40 MWh. The difference between energy generated and energy sent out was 1,268.08 MWh.
The latest distribution load profile, updated at 12:41 p.m. on October 19, showed Abuja Electricity Distribution Company receiving a load allocation of 700 MW. Benin DisCo was allocated 428 MW, while Eko DisCo received 407 MW. Ikeja Disco on the other hand received 426 MW just behind Abuja and Benin Disco.
