The Jos Electricity Distribution Company has attributed the recent drop in electricity supply across Plateau State, Bauchi State, Benue State, and Gombe State to reduced allocation from the national grid.
The company’s spokesperson, Saratu Dauda, disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos, explaining that the situation was beyond the company’s control.
“The reduction in power supply is a result of decreased allocation from the national grid. As a distribution company, our capacity to supply electricity depends on what is made available to us,” she said.
Dauda appealed to customers for patience and understanding, assuring that the company is engaging relevant stakeholders to improve supply.
“We are working to improve the situation and appreciate our customers’ patience,” she added.
The development highlights ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, where electricity distribution companies rely heavily on supply from the national grid, which is often affected by fluctuations in generation.
Reacting to the situation, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, recently apologised to Nigerians over the decline in electricity supply, citing reduced generation and broader sectoral challenges.
The latest disruption underscores persistent instability in the country’s electricity value chain, leaving residents and businesses in affected states grappling with irregular power supply.
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