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Residents of Ibeju-Lekki and neighboring communities in Lagos State have continued to express frustration and disappointment over the persistent lack of electricity, calling on the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to urgently address the situation and restore a stable power supply.
The prolonged electricity outage, which has reportedly affected several communities and residential estates across the Ibeju-Lekki axis and its environs, has continued to disrupt daily activities, leaving households, business owners, artisans, students, and other electricity-dependent establishments struggling to cope.
For many residents, the situation has become increasingly unbearable, particularly for small-scale business owners who depend on electricity to operate their businesses. From barbing salons and supermarkets to cold-room operators, restaurants, offices, and other commercial establishments, the absence of electricity has created additional financial burdens, as many are forced to depend on generators and spend more money on fuel.
Residents have also questioned the continued poor electricity supply despite their financial commitments towards electricity bills and other charges. They argue that consumers deserve reliable electricity, transparency, and accountability from the distribution company responsible for supplying power to their communities.
The situation has consequently renewed calls for EKEDC management to provide a clear explanation for the persistent outages, identify the challenges responsible for the disruption, and communicate a realistic timeline for restoring electricity to affected communities
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Affected Communities Begin Mobilisation
In response to the prolonged power supply challenges, residents and representatives of various communities and residential estates within Ibeju-Lekki and neighbouring areas are being encouraged to come together, identify affected locations, and collectively raise their concerns with the relevant authorities.
The initiative is aimed at establishing a comprehensive list of affected communities and estates to strengthen residents’ collective voices and encourage a coordinated response to the electricity challenges.
Some of the communities and estates already identified for the mobilization include:
Gbetu Community, Ibeju-Lekki.
Tedo Housing Estate, Sangotedo—Covering all zones under THERA.
Ashela Royal Estate, Alashela, Ogombo.
Idiagbon/Bashorun Estate – Covering areas under the Majek axis.
Awoyaya—Teachers’ Estate.
Awoyaya – G. Cappa Estate.
MERA Community and Estate Network—Reportedly representing 31 private estates, with a minimum of approximately 250 residents, alongside Fasola Government Estate, which reportedly has about 3,800 residents in the Monastery axis. The identified area also includes Novare Shoprite, Giwa Gardens, Domino’s, four supermarkets, and two event halls.
The list is expected to expand as more communities, estates, and affected residents indicate their interest in participating in the initiative.
Residents Call for Collective Action
Residents and estate representatives are being encouraged to submit the names of their respective communities and residential estates to ensure that all affected locations are properly documented.
Interested communities are also encouraged to repost the mobilization message and add their community or estate names to the existing list.
The objective is to build a united platform through which residents can collectively demand improved electricity supply, proper communication, and urgent intervention from EKEDC and other relevant regulatory authorities.
Although electricity distribution challenges may sometimes result from technical faults, maintenance activities, infrastructure limitations, or other operational issues, residents maintain that prolonged outages should not occur without adequate explanations and timely communication.
The Big Question: How Long Must Residents Remain in Darkness?
As frustration continues to grow across the affected areas, residents are calling on EKEDC management to take immediate steps towards resolving the situation.
They insist that communities should not be left in darkness for days while businesses suffer losses, households face additional expenses, and residents continue to shoulder the financial burden of alternative power sources.
The growing mobilization also raises an important question about the need for stronger communication and accountability between electricity distribution companies and the communities they serve.
Residents are therefore calling for urgent intervention, improved electricity infrastructure, and a sustainable solution to the recurring power supply challenges affecting Ibeju-Lekki and its neighbouring communities.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Are you a resident, community representative, or estate administrator within Ibeju-Lekki and its environs?
Add your community or estate name to the list and repost this message to encourage wider participation.
Together, our voices can make a difference.
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