Imo To Experience Blackout As EEDC Begins Maintenance Work

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc, (EEDC) has said there will be power outage in Imo state today the 21st of December.

The company in a post on its verified social media handle and signed by its Head, Cooperate Communications, Emeka Ezeh said the power outage will take effect from 10am to 3pm.

Ezeh said the outage is to enable the company’s engineers carry out preventive maintenance on the Alaoji-Owerri 132KV lines 1 and 2.

He said: “The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC, (EEDC) wishes to inform its esteemed customers in Imo State of a planned outage on Alaoji-Owerri 132KV lines 1 and 2, which takes place today, 21st December 2021, from 10am to 3pm.

“This is to enable the TCN Engineers carry out preventive maintenance on the lines.

“The outage will affect supply to Egbu Transmission Station and all the 33KV feeders, namely Mbaise, Okigwe, Alex, Airport, Owerri, Orlu, New Oguta, and Oguta, feeding Owerri and New Owerri Districts.

“Consequently, our customers in Imo State (except parts of Orlu and Mbaise that receive supply from Anambra and Umuahia respectively) will be out of electricity supply during the period of the maintenance.

“We regret the inconveniences this will cause our esteemed customers and assure them that supply will be restored as soon as the TCN team completes the maintenance.

“EEDC remains committed to delivering improved services to its customers.”