MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has given reasons for loss of power in some parts of New Haven, Enugu, saying that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a vehicular accident that occurred at Chime Avenue, near Akalaka House, around midnight on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The incident resulted in the collapse of four (4) high-tension poles, thereby affecting the Chime Avenue 11kV Feeder.
Head, Communications, MEDL, Emeka Ezeh in a statement made available to Newsmen on Tuesday, October 13,2026, said , “as a result, there was loss of power supply to customers/areas served by the following transformers: Mbanefo 1 & 2, Nwokocha, Lumumber 1 & 2, Nzimiro, Bassey Duke, Udenweze, St. Rest, Akalaka House, First Bank, Neo Court Hotel, MTN Neo Court, MTN Nnaji Park, Discovery Plaza, Gabby Estate, Discovery Suite, Food Concept, Ntachi Osa, Livinston Hospital, Tastia Restaurant, and New Haven Extension.”.
The statement read in parts,,” out technical team is working hard to clear the fault and restore electricity supply to the affected areas by end of today.
“We sincerely regret the inconvenience this disruption has caused our esteemed customers and appeal for their patience and understanding.
“MEDL remains committed to providing safe and reliable service to its customers.”, Ezeh said.
