Abuja, Nasarawa residents to suffer 15-day blackout: AEDC
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced that there will be a power interruption in parts of its franchise areas between Jan. 6 and Jan. 21.
“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 statement reads.
According to AEDC, areas to be affected by the power outage include:
“Lugbe & environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church, American International School, Spring Court.
Also, “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 are working round the clock to reduce downtime as much as possible, and regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” the statement added.
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