Residents of Lagos have staged a protest over the prolonged absence of electricity, lamenting that the persistent blackout has caused severe hardship for households and businesses.
The protesters gathered at Onipaanu in Lagos State at the office of Ikeja Electric (IE) to express their anger over the extended power outage affecting their communities.
“We are angry at the absence of electricity and constant darkness which has affected our well-being,” one of the protesters said.
The demonstration drew dozens of residents who complained that the ongoing blackout had disrupted their daily lives, businesses and basic household activities.
Some protesters also revealed that certain areas had been without electricity for more than two weeks, forcing residents to rely on expensive alternatives such as fuel-powered generators and rechargeable lamps.
“Some areas like Morocco side have not even had electricity in over two weeks,” another protester said.
The protesters, carrying placards and chanting “give us light,” marched in their numbers while demanding urgent intervention from authorities responsible for electricity distribution in the area.
Many residents said the lack of power supply had compelled them to spend more money on fuel to power generators, worsening the financial pressure on households already struggling with rising living costs.
The electricity challenge remains a persistent issue for many Nigerians who continue to experience frequent power outages across different parts of the country.
Some Nigerians previously told the media that they still receive high electricity bills despite prolonged periods without power supply.
“It is an eyesore what people are facing. You would not get light but you will be charged like you used it,” one resident lamented.
Earlier on Monday, residents of Akesan and Obadore communities in Lagos accused Ikeja Electric of failing to fulfil promises made to restore stable electricity supply, warning that continued neglect could trigger further protests and escalation of the dispute to regulatory authorities.
In an open letter addressed to the Business Manager of the Oshodi Business District of the electricity distribution company, the Akesan-Obadore Joint Community Development Association (JCDA) expressed frustration over what it described as worsening and prolonged outages in the community.
The letter, dated March 8, 2026, and signed by the Chairman of the Electricity Committee and Vice Chairman of the association, Ademeso A. A., stated that residents had been subjected to near-total darkness despite previous engagements with the company.
According to the community leaders, a meeting held with officials of Ikeja Electric in early February ended with promises to improve electricity supply and address infrastructure challenges affecting the area.
