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AEDC announces fresh blackout in parts of Abuja

The management of AEDC, in a statement on Monday, said maintenance would take place on March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• March 14, 2023
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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has notified its customers residing along Apo-Gudu, Abuja, that there will be annual preventive maintenance at the Gudu Injection Substation.

The management of AEDC, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the maintenance would take place on March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The company said that during this period, power interruptions would affect Prince & Princess Estate, Parts of Kaura District, Dubai Market, Behind Games Village, and Part of Durumi 2, Adisa Estate.

AEDC listed other areas, including Sharia Court of Appeal, Federal Boys College, Sharon Plaza, Anon Plaza, Cedar Crest Hospital, MKK Plaza, Durumi 3 Shell Estate, A.A. Shafa Filling Station, Amina Court, NPI Estate, and environs.

”While we regret the inconvenience, we would like to assure our valued customers that the exercise is expected to ensure improved power supply to these areas,” the electricity firm stated.

(NAN)

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