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IBEDC blames gas shortage, apologises for unstable power supply

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has apologised for the inconvenience caused by ongoing power supply challenges across its franchise.

The IBEDC Public Relations Officer, Daniel Adugbo, in a statement issued on Saturday, March 7, 2026, attributed the situation to challenges affecting power generation and supply from the national grid.

Adugbo said gas supply shortages to power generating plants have reduced generation capacity nationwide, resulting in increased load shedding across the network.

He said electricity demand within the IBEDC franchise had risen significantly in recent months, particularly following the addition of more Band A feeders in line with regulatory directives.

Adugbo stated: “Energy allocation from the national grid has remained unstable and subject to periodic declines, creating a wider gap between available supply and customer demand.

“As a result, some communities within our franchise are experiencing supply shortfalls.

“We fully understand the frustration this has generated among our customers and sincerely apologise for the disruption to homes, businesses and economic activities.”

Gas constraints reduce electricity generation to 3,940MW

Adugbo, who said the continued epileptic power supply had triggered protests in some communities within the franchise, appealed for calm and urged customers to embrace dialogue as efforts intensify to address the situation.

He added: “We appeal to our valued customers and communities to embrace dialogue rather than protest.

“IBEDC has been engaging community leaders and stakeholders across our coverage areas to foster mutual understanding and work towards sustainable solutions.”

The IBEDC spokesperson assured customers that the company had begun engaging relevant stakeholders in the power value chain to address the imbalance in energy allocation, restore grid stability, and improve electricity supply.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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