Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has announced the downgrade of several electricity feeders across its Lagos network for January 2026, a move that will significantly reduce daily power supply to affected communities.
In a notice published on its official channels, the utility listed at least eight feeders that have been moved from Band A—which guarantees a minimum of 20 hours of electricity daily—to Bands C and E, where supply can fall to as little as 8 to 12 hours or less.
Feeders Affected
The downgraded feeders span key commercial and residential districts, including:
Badore (Ajah) – downgraded from Band A to Band C
Palace Road (Islands) – downgraded from Band A to Band E
Beecham (Agbara) – downgraded from Band A to Band C
Chevy View, OADC (Lekki) – downgraded from Band A to Band C
New Yaba (Akoka) – downgraded from Band A to Band C
Old Niger (Ajele) – downgraded from Band A to Band C
NAFDAC (Isolo) – downgraded to Band C
Army Resettlement (Mushin) – downgraded to Band E
While Eko DisCo did not provide detailed feeder-by-feeder explanations, downgrades are typically triggered by reduced available power from the national grid, technical constraints, or sustained inability to meet the minimum supply hours required to retain Band A status under Nigeria’s service-based tariff framework.
Why the Downgrades Matter
The reclassification has direct financial and operational consequences for households and businesses. Band A customers pay the highest tariffs in exchange for near-round-the-clock electricity. A downgrade reduces supply hours but does not always immediately translate into proportionate bill relief, often forcing businesses to rely more heavily on diesel or petrol generators.
For areas such as Lekki, the Islands, and Ajah, which host a concentration of commercial activity, the reduced supply underscores the fragility of premium power guarantees even after tariff reforms.
Broader Sector Context
The feeder downgrades highlight ongoing structural challenges in Nigeria’s power sector despite recent tariff adjustments designed to improve liquidity and incentivise investment. Distribution companies remain constrained by grid instability, gas supply disruptions, and transmission bottlenecks, limiting their ability to deliver consistent service even to high-paying customers.
As January 2026 begins, affected customers will be watching closely to see whether the downgrades are temporary—or signal a longer-term recalibration of electricity supply expectations in Lagos.