A fire incident at the Egbin Power Plant on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, has led to a significant power outage in Lagos and surrounding areas. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed that the fire, which occurred at 6:30 a.m., was caused by a faulty 33kV instrument transformer installed by Egbin Power Plc ¹.
Impact on Power Supply
The fire damaged a 150MVA power transformer belonging to TCN, resulting in oil leakage and a temporary reduction in bulk power supply to several areas, including ¹ ²:
- *Ikorodu and Odogunyan 132/33kV transmission substations*, which supply Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) and Ibadan DisCo
- *Sagamu Line 1, Sagamu Line 2, and Maryland Line 2* on the 132kV network within Lagos State
Response and Efforts
TCN has diverted the affected load to another available 150MVA power transformer within the substation, which is now operating under strain. The company is working diligently to replace the damaged transformer and restore normal power supply as soon as possible ³.
Effects on Electricity Consumers
The power outage has resulted in load-shedding across all affected areas, with Ikeja Electric and Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) experiencing reduced power supply. This incident has exacerbated the already challenging power situation in Lagos, with electricity consumers facing constant outages ¹ ⁴.
Timeline
- *August 5, 2025 (Tuesday)*: Fire incident occurred at Egbin Power Plant at 6:30 a.m.
- *August 7, 2025 (Thursday)*: TCN confirms ongoing efforts to replace damaged transformer and restore power supply
Conclusion
The fire at Egbin Power Plant has significantly impacted power supply in Lagos, highlighting the need for urgent repairs and infrastructure upgrades to prevent similar incidents in the future. TCN's prompt response and efforts to restore power supply are crucial in mitigating the effects of this outage ³.
