Lack of Gas, cause of epileptic electricity in Enugu - Mainpower

The electricity vendor in Enugu state, MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has disclosed the reason why residents of Enugu state have been under epileptic power supply for some time now.

According to Mainpower spokesman, Emeka Ezeh, the reason is the significant drop in the supply of gas used for electricity generation.

Ezeh said that the development had significantly reduced the volume of energy generated and, consequently, the allocation available to MEDL.

"As a result of the decline in generation, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in a bid to maintain grid stability and prevent system disturbances, is currently implementing load shedding across the national grid. 

"This has impacted power availability to our network and, by extension, our customers.

"We wish to assure our customers that this situation is not peculiar to MEDL, but a system-wide challenge arising from the current generation constraints. 

"We are actively engaging with relevant stakeholders and remain hopeful that the gas supply issues will be resolved soon, leading to improved power supply," he said.

The spokesman said that MEDL appreciated residents for their patience and understanding during this period and "we sincerely regrets the inconvenience caused".