Business Owners Assess Losses from Grid Collapse, Call for Government Intervention

MySeveral business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are still dealing with the aftermath of a grid collapse that occurred around 6:48 p.m. on Monday. This was the sixth such incident in 2024, leaving the country in darkness. Continue Reading>>>

Mr. Joseph Kasali, a welder living in Kubwa, shared how the blackout disrupted his work, leaving him unable to operate throughout Tuesday. He expressed frustration, noting that these frequent grid failures are harmful to businesses like his.

Kasali urged the government to take immediate action to prevent future occurrences of such incidents.

Similarly, Mrs. Ruth Ayodeji, a fashion designer from Lugbe, said that the repeated grid failures are impacting her ability to meet customer orders. She emphasized the need for the government to investigate the cause of the collapses and put a stop to them.

Mr. Timothy Alohan, a barber in Kuje, mentioned how disheartening these power failures are, especially since it is unclear when electricity will be restored. While he was relieved that power came back on Tuesday, he called on the government to prevent further disruptions as they hurt his business.

He added that the high cost of running a generator, due to increased fuel prices, and the expensive nature of solar power make it difficult to sustain his business during blackouts.

Mr. Shola Ogundimu, a printer at UTC, Area 10, mentioned that he sometimes spends nights at his shop to meet deadlines. The recent power failure on Monday night meant he could not complete a customer’s order, causing him to miss the Tuesday deadline.

Ogundimu appealed to the government and those responsible for maintaining the power grid to address the issues causing the frequent collapses. Continue Reading>>>

On Tuesday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that efforts to restore the national grid were nearly complete following the partial disturbance on Monday.

Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, explained that recovery efforts began promptly, with Azura Power Station providing the initial power to restart the grid. By 10:24 a.m. on Tuesday, significant progress had been made in the restoration process, despite a minor setback.