Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered its first collapse of the year on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, plunging several areas into darkness and sparking widespread reactions from citizens frustrated by persistent power outages.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:34 AM, was confirmed by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in a public notice, although the Transmission Company of Nigeria has yet to officially respond.
AEDC assured customers that efforts were underway to restore electricity.
“Dear Valued Customer, we regret to inform you that a system disturbance occurred on the national grid at 11:34 AM today, causing a power outage across our franchise areas,” the statement read.
“While gradual restoration of power supply has commenced, please be assured that we are working closely with relevant stakeholders to fully restore electricity as soon as the grid is stabilised. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to serve you better,” the company added.
The collapse has intensified concerns over the country`s fragile power infrastructure, especially as Nigeria recorded at least 12 grid collapses in 2024.
Nigerians took to social media to voice their frustrations, with many complaining about frequent blackouts even before the collapse.
An X user, @jerriswall, lamented: “Our light is very bad. On Sunday, there was no light for more than 24 hours into Monday. You brought it on Tuesday by 2:35 AM and took it by 5 AM. Today, you brought it by 2:21 AM and took it at 5 AM. At Kuchiyako Extension, behind Flag House, Kuje, FCT. No light till now.”
Another user, @cdklan, expressed frustration with the distribution company, saying: “@aedcelectricity, what’s been happening to Kado Estate? For several weeks now, we barely have electricity, and no explanation. We can’t even get water because of this.”
@OgunsusiDorcas added: “It makes no difference to us in Sagwari/Bwari axis because we can count the number of hours we have power in a week or month. As usual, darkness continues.”
In Utako, a user, @Salysu, called for legal action against the authorities, stating: “Every day, we don’t have light in Utako for 20 hours or more.
“Is this another month of Band A agreement? Get ready for a class action lawsuit. ‘Enough is enough!’.
With no official response from TCN, Nigerians continue to demand accountability and sustainable solutions to the recurring power crises affecting businesses and homes across the country.
