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AEDC begins work to restore power to parts of Central Abuja

“Our technical team is working tirelessly to restore supply as quickly as possible.”

• July 24, 2025
Blackout and AEDC
Blackout and AEDC

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced that its technical team is working diligently to restore electricity supply to parts of the Central Area in Abuja.

In a statement on Thursday, the company said, “Dear valued customers in Diplomatic Drive, Bolingo Hotel, Cool FM, and surrounding areas, we regret to inform you that the current power outage in your area is due to a technical fault.

“Our technical team is working tirelessly to restore supply as quickly as possible.”

AEDC expressed its appreciation for the patience and understanding of customers impacted by the outage and reaffirmed its commitment to improving service delivery. 

(NAN)

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