Nigeria experienced another major power outage on Thursday, November 7, 2024, as the national grid suffered a collapse, disrupting bulk power supply around 11:20 am ¹. This is the second grid collapse this week and the twelfth time in the last eleven months, leaving millions of homes and businesses without electricity.
The Nigeria National Grid confirmed the collapse on social media, tweeting, “BREAKING: Another Grid Setback Experienced” ¹. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has yet to issue an official statement on the reason for the collapse. However, on Tuesday, TCN attributed the grid collapse to lines and generator trips ²[3).
This recurring issue has sparked mixed reactions on social media among Nigerians, with many calling for the sack of Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over the incessant grid collapses ¹ ² ³. The minister received an investigative report on the matter on Wednesday, but details have not been made public.
The national grid’s instability has been a persistent challenge for Nigeria, with over 141 collapses in the past decade ². The country’s power sector has struggled despite privatization efforts aimed at revitalization.
The grid collapse has resulted in widespread blackouts across the country, affecting businesses and individuals. Major power generation plants, such as Egbin, Afam, Geregu, Ibom Power, Jebba, Kainji, Odukpani, and Olorunsogo, remained dormant, exacerbating the electricity deficit [2).
As the country struggles to restore power, Nigerians continue to express frustration over the recurring outages and demand a permanent solution to the nation’s energy crisis.
