Some Abuja traders have urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime to provide a conducive environment for their businesses to thrive.
The electricity users who spoke with journalists on Monday in Abuja described the situation as ‘inhuman and insensitive’, especially during the Easter celebration.
AEDC) says it is working to restore power supply to Minna and environs after a windstorm damaged some of its equipment and installations.
AEDC revealed that “all responsible stakeholders are currently working hard to restore the power supply soonest.”
AEDC had in a statement issued on Wednesday attributed the drop in power supply in its franchise areas to insufficient load allocation.
Notwithstanding the revenue generation, the company said that customers are still owing it to the tune of hundred billions of naira.
The residents urged the company to ensure a sustainable electricity supply and not to go back to the epileptic power supply.
The electricity regulator maintained that installation of electrical assets was the responsibility of Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos).
Ms Mbah said that the fire occurred on Saturday at its Adiabo 330/132/33 KiloVolt (kV) Substation in Cross River.
On August 26, the AEDC disconnected Government House, ministries and health institutions over unpaid electricity bills totalling N1.3 billion.
