EEDC explains reason behind power outage in Awka
The outage that started on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. was due to a loss of supply from its source.
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) on Thursday said that the current power outage being experienced at Awka was due to the loss of supply from Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Station.
This is contained in a statement from the EEDC Head, Corporate Communications Mr. Emeka Ezeh, who said that the outage that started on Wednesday by 6:30pm was due to loss of supply from its source.
The statement said that all feeders under EEDC in Awka district are out of power supply owing to the development.
It said that TCN engineers are already patrolling the lines to ascertain the cause of the power outage.
“We therefore apologise to our esteemed customers in Awka and appeal for their patience and understanding as we are on standby.
“EEDC is hoping that the issue is resolved and power restored within the shortest time possible,” it said.