The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced planned daily power outages affecting no fewer than 22 communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a result of ongoing road construction works in parts of the city.
In a statement published on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, the power distribution company explained that construction activities along Foodco Road and Idi Isin have made it necessary to relocate some of its electricity infrastructure within the affected corridor.
According to IBEDC, the relocation exercise will require the temporary shutdown of selected electricity feeders, leading to power interruptions of about three hours daily throughout the duration of the works.
The communities expected to experience the outages include Alalubosa GRA, Ogunkola, Museum, Akinola Maja, FRIN, Forestry College, Lead City, Lead British, House 18, Eleventh House, Commissionaire, Nursing Home, Sunrise and Post Housing.
Other affected areas listed by the company are the AMI Complex, ODUA, Police Headquarters, Apampa, The Heavens, Blossom Heritage, Polo Club and Baale Akintayo.
IBEDC disclosed that the planned outages will run from Monday, January 5, to Friday, January 9, 2026, with electricity supply suspended for approximately three hours each day within the period.
“Kindly be informed that due to ongoing road construction along Foodco Road, Idi Isin, Ibadan, IBEDC facilities and assets in the area are being relocated,” the statement read.
“Some feeders will be switched off for approximately three hours daily from Monday, January 5, 2026, to Friday, January 9, 2026. Affected communities and premium customers include Alalubosa GRA, Ogunkola, Museum, Akinola Maja, FRIN, Forestry College, Lead City, Lead British, House 18, Eleventh House, Commissionaire, Nursing Home, Sunrise, Post Housing, AMI Complex, ODUA, Police Headquarters, Apampa, The Heavens, Blossom Heritage, Polo Club and Baale Akintayo.”
The electricity distribution company apologised to customers in the affected areas for the inconvenience and appealed for patience and understanding, assuring that the disruption is temporary and aimed at ensuring the safety and reliability of power infrastructure in the long term.
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