An explosion on Friday plunged some areas in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, into darkness.
The Port Harcourt Electrical energy Distribution Firm stated the explosion occurred on the Woji Injection Substation, affecting the 33kv management panel.
The influence of the explosion is at the moment affecting prospects in Woji, Ogbatai, Nvigwe and different areas feeding from the ISS, the PHED stated.
“Esteemed prospects, kindly be told that there was an explosion on the Woji Injection Sub-station (ISS) and consequently, the 33kv management panel was affected.
“Prospects in Woji, Ogbatai, Nvigwe and others feeding from the ISS are at the moment out of provide.
“We guarantee prospects throughout the space that provide might be restored as quickly as work is accomplished. We sincerely apologise for all of the inconvenience,” the PHED disclosed in an announcement.
An official of the PHED who spoke to our correspondent in a phone dialog on Saturday stated she couldn’t clarify the reason for the explosion.
In the meantime, the Port Harcourt DisCos had earlier apologised to its prospects over low energy outages throughout its franchise.
“We deeply apologise for the present restricted provide you’re experiencing. It is a results of the low allocation stemming from fuel shortages to the producing corporations.
“Please be assured that we’re working with all related stakeholders to revive normalcy throughout the shortest potential time. As soon as once more, we ask that you simply kindly bear with us throughout this troublesome time,” it stated.
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