A worker of MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), identified as Okechi, has died in an electrocution incident during a maintenance operation in Enugu State.
The company confirmed the death, describing the incident as unfortunate and a major shock to Okechi’s colleagues and family.
MEDL’s Head of Communications, Ezeh, explained that Okechi had earlier requested a Station Guarantee (SG) for the Okwe 11kV Feeder, which was granted at about 11:06am at the 9th Mile Injection Substation.
According to Ezeh, the feeder was subsequently opened and tagged before the maintenance operation commenced.
“This is a very unfortunate development and a big shock to all of us, his colleagues. Our hearts go out to his immediate family as they grieve,” Ezeh said.
The company has since commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death.
Ezeh said the investigation would examine the immediate, underlying and root causes of the accident, with the aim of determining what led to the fatal incident and preventing a recurrence.
“We are committed to ensuring that the investigation is thorough and evidence-based. The findings will be used to identify any gaps, determine appropriate corrective measures, and strengthen safety procedures and operational controls where necessary,” he said.
MEDL assured its customers and other stakeholders that safety remained a priority across its operations, adding that appropriate measures would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
The latest fatality comes only months after another MEDL worker, Mr Isaac Dike, a linesman attached to the company’s Ogui District in Enugu, died in an electrocution incident.
Dike was electrocuted on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at about 3:25pm while carrying out an activity within a 300KVA/11KV/0.415KV distribution substation on Giraffe Street, Ekulu East Estate, also known as Zoo Estate, in Enugu.
The circumstances surrounding Dike’s death were initially unclear, according to the electricity distribution company.
MEDL’s Head of Communications had subsequently confirmed Dike’s death in a statement issued following the incident.
The recurrence of fatal electrocution incidents involving workers has further underscored the importance of strict compliance with electrical safety procedures, effective isolation protocols and robust operational controls during maintenance activities.
MEDL is expected to make the findings of its latest investigation available to relevant stakeholders and implement corrective measures where necessary.