The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced scheduled power disruptions in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, due to ongoing infrastructure relocation.
In a statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, January 3, 2025, AEDC revealed that the planned outages will occur from January 6 to January 21, 2025. The company attributed the disruptions to the Federal Capital Development Authority’s (FCDA) relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Motorway.
The statement read:
“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 Motorway.”
Areas Affected by the Power Outages
AEDC detailed the areas that will experience power interruptions during the period. These include:
- Lugbe and 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 Headquarters, Coca-Cola, Railway, and FMC.
- Parts of Apo: Gudu, Gbazango, and surrounding areas.
- Kubwa, Bwari, and Environs
- Parts of Jahi and Jabi
- Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi, and Surrounding Areas
AEDC assured residents that the interruptions are necessary to facilitate the smooth relocation of critical power infrastructure and urged affected customers to plan accordingly. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to restoring power supply promptly after the relocation is completed.
Residents are encouraged to monitor AEDC’s communication channels for updates and further details.
