Women Protest Ikeja Electric Over Prolonged Blackout

On Tuesday, hundreds of women from Ifesowapo, Irewole, and Ifesokan communities in Ikorodu, Lagos State, staged a peaceful protest at the Ikeja Electric office due to a prolonged blackout that has lasted several months. The protest began on Monday, with demonstrators carrying placards demanding the restoration of electricity.

Bisi Oluwo, a leader among the protesters, accused Ikeja Electric of neglect and insincerity, stating that previous promises for repairs had not been fulfilled. The blackout has severely impacted local businesses and economic activities, with many residents unable to afford fuel for generators.

During the protest, police intervened, and company officials attempted to address the crowd, assuring them that repairs would be completed within two weeks. Despite these assurances, the women remained firm in their demand for immediate action.

The protest ended with the women agreeing to reopen the office gates after negotiations, but they maintained their call for urgent restoration of power.