Power outage disrupts business operations in Taraba, Gombe, and Adamawa states in Nigeria – The Guardian Nigeria News – Latest news from Nigeria and around the world

Residents of Taraba, Gombe, and Adamawa states are currently facing a dire situation as a widespread power outage has plunged the region into total darkness. This has not only disrupted daily life but has also severely impacted businesses, exacerbating the economic challenges already faced by the residents.

Suleiman Dangiwa, a vulcanizer from Gombe, expressed his frustration at the inability to provide for his family due to the power outage. Similarly, Helen Sunday, a hairdresser, highlighted the additional burden of high fuel costs to power essential equipment during the outage, putting a strain on small businesses already struggling to stay afloat.

Small business owners in the Jalingo metropolis echoed these sentiments, calling on the governments of the affected states to support the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) in Biu to prevent further vandalism of electric installations.

The power outage was attributed to the activities of vandals who targeted electric cables belonging to YEDC. This led to the loss of supply to all interface TCN stations, leaving the company unable to serve its customers in the three states.

While the company is working tirelessly to restore power, the exact timeline for when the situation will be resolved remains uncertain. Officials emphasized the urgent need for concerted efforts to address vandalism and restore power supply to the affected regions, urging customers to remain patient during this challenging time.