Lagos is experiencing scheduled power outages from July 28 to August 21, 2025, due to maintenance work on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The outages will occur daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and affect several areas across the city.
The affected areas include Ojodu, Oke-Ira, Agidingbi, Omole Phase 1 & 2, Iju, Berger, Magodo Phase 1 & 2, Ketu, Oregun, Ojota, parts of Agege, Ifako, Abule Egba, Ojo, Ikeja, Oshodi, Ayobo, Alimosho, Ogba, Alausa, and Ejigbo, as well as Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Lekki, Apapa, Surulere, Festac, and other districts within the EKEDC network. The Agbara community in Ogun State will also experience power outages during the maintenance period.
Residents can prepare for the outages by charging devices at work or school before returning home or using public charging stations in markets to top up their battery. They can also use small generators to power essential appliances, but factor in fuel costs around ₦10,000 per day. Investing in solar-charged inverters or battery backups can help run lights, fans, and small devices. Filling ice-block trays or freezer bags with water can maintain low temperatures and protect perishable food. Scheduling cooking, laundry, and other power-dependent tasks before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. when electricity is guaranteed can also help.
The outage is expected to disrupt daily activities, increase operational costs, and potentially lead to shorter working hours or temporary shutdowns for businesses, with estimated losses running into hundreds of billions of Naira. Despite the challenges, experts believe the maintenance is necessary to strengthen Nigeria’s fragile power grid and reduce frequent grid collapses.
