The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has apologised to customers over recent blackouts affecting Band A customers in Ogun, Oyo, and Kwara states. According to Punch, the distribution company attributed the power outages to technical faults and disconnections linked to non-payment of bills. The apology came as residents and businesses in the affected states experienced disrupted electricity supply. IBEDC serves several southwestern Nigerian states and has faced recurring complaints over service delivery and billing practices.
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