The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Friday notified its customers of an impending 16-days power outage.
It attributed the outage to power interruption owing to FCDA relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
The “Important announcement,” according to the management, stated: ” 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 company further said the following areas will experience outages during the period of the 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.
While seeking customer’s understanding, AEDC expressed its regret for the outage.
“We regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” says the Energy Distributor.
By John Ofikhenua, Abuja @The Nation
