MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited has attributed the recent decline in electricity supply across Enugu State to insufficient gas supply to thermal power generating stations.
The company’s spokesman, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu on Friday, explaining that the gas shortfall has significantly reduced overall power generation nationwide.
According to him, the drop in generation has led to lower energy allocation to MEDL, thereby affecting electricity distribution to customers within its network.
Ezeh stated that due to the reduction in available power, the Nigerian Independent System Operator is currently implementing load shedding across the national grid to maintain system stability and prevent disruptions.
He noted that the development has adversely impacted supply to MEDL’s coverage areas, stressing that the situation is not unique to the company but part of a broader, system-wide challenge linked to current generation constraints.
The spokesman assured customers that MEDL is engaging with relevant stakeholders and expressed optimism that the gas supply issues would soon be resolved, resulting in improved electricity supply.
He also appealed to residents for patience and understanding, while expressing regret over the inconvenience caused by the reduced power availability.
