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Ikeja Electric Announces 8-week Power Outage From October 11

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Ikeja Electric Announces 8-week Power Outage From October 11

Ikeja Electric Plc has asked for the understanding of its customers as they announced that some areas under its operational network will experience power outage over the next 8 weeks.

The power outage which will commence on October 11 and run from 8 am to 6 pm is to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out an upgrade to its 132KV lines from Ogba to Ikeja.

This disclosure was made by the Chief Technical Officer of Ikeja Electric, Mr Olajide Kumapayi, when he said that the project was aimed at increasing the capacity of the transmission lines to wheel more power from the generation companies.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Kumapayi pointed that some of 132K lines installed over 50 years ago had become obsolete and degraded due to time and usage.

Kumapayi revealed that the areas that will be affected by this stage of the project include Oregun, Police Training College, Oba Akran, Oke Ira, Ogba, Magodo, Anifowoshe and Omole Phase One.

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He said, “The TCN is currently embarking on the upgrade of the 132KV lines from Ikeja West to Ota and Alimosho in stages. This is the second stage.

“The TCN is replacing all the aluminum conductors with gap conductors which is more sophisticated to withstand heat and has more capacity to carry current.

“The implication of this is that from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, the substations controlling these areas will be switched off which will affect the feeders connected to them.

“This will affect all categories of customers within the area especially our Maximum Demand (MD) customers such as Ikeja City Mall, Police College, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and the Ikeja High Court.”

He also said that the TCN would also move to Alimosho and Agege axis during the next stage adding that the upgrade was a power sector initiative to boost transmission and distribution of electricity to Nigerians.

Speaking on the development, the Head, Corporate Communications, Ikeja Electric, Mr Felix Ofulue, said the DisCo had written to its customers and notified them of the situation.

Ofulue said the company was also meeting with its bilateral power supply agreement partners and appealed to all those affected to exercise patience with the DisCo during the period.

He said, “Even though this is a TCN project, it is our duty to inform our customers of the situation because we are the ones that interface with them on a daily basis.

“We believe it will be for the benefit of our customers at the end of the day and will also allow Ikeja Electric to invest more in our system to improve power supply to customers under our network.’’

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“Lights, Camera, Abuja! AICL GMD Attends SIN Premiere, Reinforces Support for Creative Economy”

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Abuja, Nigeria – July 12, 2025 – The Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, attended the highly anticipated premiere of the movie SIN as the Special Guest of Honour at Silverbird Cinemas, Jabi Lake Mall, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

The premiere drew industry stakeholders, creative talents, investors, and cinema enthusiasts to celebrate Nigeria’s evolving film industry. Ambassador Tamuno’s presence underscored AICL’s ongoing commitment to positioning Abuja as a leading destination for film, culture, and creative enterprise.

The Abuja Film Village project is a visionary initiative and subsidiary of AICL designed to create a thriving hub for film production and entertainment in the heart of Nigeria. Which aligns with AICL’s mandate to drive impactful investments in Abuja’s creative economy, and also echo the broader development goals of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, the Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), expressed excitement over the premiere of SIN, describing the film as a compelling and socially relevant production that reflects the power of storytelling in shaping public awareness.

“This is an international-standard film, and we’re truly excited to see this level of work being produced” she said. “SIN is not just a movie — it’s a message. These are the kinds of stories we need to tell, especially to our young people, to help them understand the risks of getting involved in things they don’t fully comprehend.”

The movie SIN, written and produced by Jim Iyke explores the dark realities of drug use and trafficking, shedding light on the devastating impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and communities. It showcases the depth of Nigerian storytelling and the growing potential of Abuja as a cinematic backdrop for socially conscious films.

The premiere was attended by notable figures from the public and private sectors, including Abdullahi Auwal Rano [Chairman AA Rano group of companies], Charles Odii[DG/CEO of SMEDAN], DCG BM Jibo[Deputy Comptroller of Customs] and Prince Nicolas Okachukwu amongst others.

AICL’s strategic initiative of the Abuja Film Village Project are in line with the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes youth development, job creation, and cultural revitalization through strategic public-private partnerships.

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