Abuja's Power Allocation Exceeds South-East by Over 2x

On March 24, 2026, data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) revealed that Abuja received 503 megawatts of electricity, while the entire South-East region, which includes Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi states, received only 203 megawatts. This disparity in power allocation has raised long-standing concerns regarding the power shortage in the South-East.

On March 23, Abuja had also received 459 megawatts compared to the South-East's 186 megawatts. The total electricity distributed across Nigeria on March 24 was 2,793 megawatts, averaging 56 watts per household, which is insufficient for basic household appliances.

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) serves 1.37 million registered customers across the five states but only delivers approximately 148 watts per connection. This situation has led many households to resort to diesel generators and solar systems to cope with unreliable electricity supply.

The World Bank estimates that Nigeria loses about $29 billion annually due to unreliable electricity, exacerbating the financial burden on manufacturers who spent over N676.6 billion on alternative energy in the first half of 2025.