Abuja Electricity Distribution Company [AEDC] has notified residents that some parts of the Federal Capital Territory will experience power disruptions, starting from Monday, January 6.
In what promises to be a harrowing experience for residents, the AEDC said the extensive power outage will last till January 21 — a whopping 16 days at a stretch.
The company said this is due to the scheduled relocation of a feeder and transmission line towers from one part of the capital to the other.
The notice of the impending power outage reads:
AEDC IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Valued Customer,
Please be informed that there will be power interruptions from January 6 – 21, 2025, due to FCDA relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
The following areas will experience outages during the period of this exercise:
Lugbe & environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church, American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC HQ, Coca Cola, Railway, FMC, Parts of Apo, Parts of Gudu, Gbazango & environs, Parts of Kubwa, Bwari & environs, Parts of Jahi, Parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi & environs, and other parts of Abuja.
We regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understandin
Thank you.
See the official memo:
