Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said that the outage in Badagry and its environs was caused by early downpour
It noted that the downpour estroyed over 20 electric poles along the Agbara-Badagry expressway..
This was made known by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Mr Godwin Idemudia, on Thursday in Lagos
Acccording to him, the March 8 morning rainfall caused serious damage, which destroyed the company’s installation in the area.
Idemudia lamented that the allen poles had been removed and the company’s technical team was already working ceaselessly to resolve the problem.
He residents that electricity supply would be restored to the affected communities when the repairs are done.
He said that the affected areas in Badagry town, Ajara communities, Vrekete, Cele Keta, Poshukor, Zogbakame, Finayon, Vetho, Iyafin, Apa, Kankon and Seme.
“We are, therefore, appealing to customers to bear with us, as supply will be restored as soon as these repairs are concluded.
“EKEDC highly regrets any inconveniences caused by this outage,” Idemuda said in a statement.
