FG Restores Power to Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, FCT After Grid Repair

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The Federal Government has announced the full restoration of electricity supply to several parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following widespread disruptions triggered by the vandalism of a critical 330-kilovolt transmission line.

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made the disclosure in a public update on Monday, confirming that engineers successfully repaired and reconnected the vital Benin-Egbin transmission line to the national grid.

According to the ministry, the restoration has boosted power supply to the Lagos industrial and residential complex to over 1,000 megawatts, returning generation and distribution flows to pre-disruption levels.

The incident has reignited nationwide concerns regarding the physical security and vulnerability of Nigeria’s power transmission infrastructure, which frequently faces recurring sabotage and interruptions that leave homes, businesses, and public institutions stranded.