Nigeria Records 192 Power Sector Casualties In 2025 As 109 Die Amid Persistent Electricity Safety Risks

Nigeria records 192 power-sector casualties in 2025 as 109 die amid persistent electricity safety risks Nigeria’s electricity sector recorded 192 casualties in 2025, including 109 deaths and 83 injuries, underscoring ongoing safety challenges in the power industry despite a slight improvement compared to 2024 figures, according to regulatory data. Nigeria’s power sector continues to struggle with safety concerns as new industry figures show that 192 people were affected in electricity-related accidents across the country in 2025.

The breakdown indicates 109 fatalities and 83 injuries, reflecting a marginal decline from the 207 total casualties recorded in 2024.

Despite the slight improvement, regulators say the numbers remain high and point to persistent risks in electricity generation, transmission, and especially distribution networks. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) data shows that most incidents occurred within distribution companies (DisCos), which continue to account for nearly all recorded casualties in the sector.

• Unsafe operational practices and weak safety compliance remain major causes of accidents
• Incidents include wire snaps, illegal connections, vandalism, and unsafe access to infrastructure
• Distribution networks remain the most dangerous segment of the electricity value chain
• Infrastructure ageing and maintenance gaps continue to contribute to fatalities

• 2024: 207 total casualties (112 deaths, 95 injuries)
• 2025: 192 total casualties (109 deaths, 83 injuries)
• Slight decline in both deaths and injuries year-on-year
• However, overall risk level remains high with little structural improvement The data highlights ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s electricity supply industry, where safety enforcement, infrastructure upgrades, and public awareness remain insufficient to significantly reduce fatalities.

Regulators have continued to push for stricter compliance measures, including mandatory reporting by operators and sanctions for safety violations. While the slight drop in casualties suggests some progress, experts warn that without major investment in infrastructure and stronger enforcement of safety standards, electricity-related deaths and injuries may remain a recurring issue in Nigeria’s power sector.