Residents of Lekki Phase 1 have been living without electricity for almost two weeks after a transformer fault threw parts of the estate into darkness. The prolonged blackout has left many households frustrated, with residents accusing the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) of poor communication and negligence.
Transformer Fault Causes Chaos in Lekki Phase 1
A faulty transformer stood abandoned in Lekki Phase 1 after a loud explosion threw several homes along Alhaji Hakeem Odumosu Street into a two-week blackout. Residents have spent heavily on fuel to power generators, with some losing food items stored in refrigerators.
EKEDC says repair materials have been approved and power could be restored during the week if they arrive on schedule. However, residents are skeptical, having experienced repeated promises without action. "It has been almost two weeks now since a transformer blew up with a loud bang," said Mr Taiwo Bolodeoku, a resident. "No information has been given, no apology has been sent out, and we wonder what is going on as we continue to wait endlessly."
Residents Bear the Brunt of Power Outage
The prolonged blackout has affected the daily lives of residents, with many forced to spend more on petrol to power generators. "It is very frustrating," said Mr David Nezaya, who works remotely. "We appeal to EKEDC to do the needful and restore our electricity to enable us to live comfortably." Mrs Margaret Sogbesan, another resident, expressed her frustration with the lack of communication from EKEDC. "The system is somehow. We have spoken to everyone that needs to be spoken to; they have given updates and made promises to restore power, but here we are, still without a solution."
EKEDC Promises Repairs, But Residents Remain Skeptical
An EKEDC official, Mr Adeyemi Razaq, said efforts were underway to fix the faulty transformer. According to him, workers had already requested the materials needed for the repairs, and the company's head office had approved the request. However, the materials had not yet been released. "Hopefully, I am promising next week," said Mr Razaq. "The materials may arrive on Monday. Hopefully, by Tuesday, they will come and carry out the job, before Wednesday or Thursday next week."
The power outage has also affected businesses in the area, with some forced to close temporarily. For residents, the prolonged blackout has been a source of frustration and financial burden. As the situation continues to unfold, residents remain hopeful that EKEDC will finally restore electricity to the affected areas.
Source: Pulse.ng
