MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has announced a planned power outage in Nsukka and surrounding communities from Thursday, November 5, to Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out maintenance work at its Nsukka station.
The company disclosed this in a public notice dated Monday, October 26, 2026, signed by its Head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh.
According to MEDL, the maintenance exercise will take place daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and affect electricity supply to customers served by the UNN, SUMAS and Orba 33kV feeders.
Communities expected to experience power interruptions include Ukopi, Opi Agu, Eha-Alumona, Orba Town, Obollo-Afor, parts of Obollo-Eke, Enugu Ezike, Ibagwa, Nkalagu Obukpa, Okpaligbo, Iheaka, Edem Ani, Agbani, Uzo-Uwani, Obimo, Nkpologu, Lejja, Nguru, Aku and Ogbede, as well as surrounding areas.
Other affected locations include Odim Gate, Nkpor, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nru, Ede Oballa, El Tabera Estate, Ikenga Estate, Wilson Company, Umakashi, Isiakpu, G.R.A. and Ogige Main Market.
Ezeh said the outage was necessary to allow TCN’s technical team to undertake essential maintenance on equipment at the station.
“MEDL sincerely regrets any inconvenience this planned outage may cause its esteemed customers and appeals for their patience and understanding,” he stated.
He added that the exercise was aimed at improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply to customers.
The company appealed to residents and businesses in the affected areas to take note of the scheduled outage and make necessary arrangements for the daily interruption period.
