National grid collapse triggers power outage in Plateau, Gombe, others

A widespread power outage has impacted several states within the franchise area of Jos Electricity Distribution Company, following a loss of supply from the national grid. The JEDC franchise states include Gombe, Bauchi, Benue, and Plateau. According to the Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Friday Elijah, the outage occurred at approximately 11:28 am on Thursday.