By Peter Emmanuel
The national electricity grid collapsed on Saturday, marking the third time in one week that the grid has failed, plunging the entire country into a nationwide blackout.
According to data obtained from the Nigerian system operator’s portal showed that the grid recorded zero megawatts (MW) as of 9.10am today.
According to Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s spokesperson, the grid disturbances declined by 76.47 percent in five years.
While addressing the situation, Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, said the frequent system failure at the national grid is inevitable due to the outdated infrastructure.
Adelabu said more investment in power infrastructure will prevent future collapses.
The minister also advocated decentralising the power sector, saying that multiple grids within regions and states will ensure that power failure in one area does not affect the entire nation.
He said the country relies on a single national grid, so if there is a disturbance at the national grid, it affects all 36 states.
Total Blackout as National Grid Collapses for the Third Time in One Week
By: Peter Emmanuel
The national electricity grid collapsed on Saturday, marking the third time in one week that the grid has failed, plunging the entire country into a nationwide blackout.
According to data obtained from the Nigerian system operator’s portal showed that the grid recorded zero megawatts (MW) as of 9.10am today.
According to Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s spokesperson, the grid disturbances declined by 76.47 percent in five years.
While addressing the situation, Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, said the frequent system failure at the national grid is inevitable due to the outdated infrastructure.
Adelabu said more investment in power infrastructure will prevent future collapses.
The minister also advocated decentralising the power sector, saying that multiple grids within regions and states will ensure that power failure in one area does not affect the entire nation.
He said the country relies on a single national grid, so if there is a disturbance at the national grid, it affects all 36 states.
