Gom Mirian and Juliet Jacob
Starting Monday, January 6, 2025, several key areas in Abuja will experience extended power outages, according to a notice from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).
The planned disruption, which will last until January 21, is due to the relocation of major transmission lines as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
The areas affected by the outages include notable locations such as Airport Road, EFCC Headquarters, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), and the American Embassy Quarters.
Other areas set to face power cuts are parts of Lugbe, Kapwa, Games Village, and National Stadium, as well as several suburbs including Gudu, Gbazango, and parts of Jahi and Kubwa.
In a statement released on Friday, AEDC explained that the power interruptions are necessary to facilitate the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and the 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
The utility company assured the public that the operation is part of its efforts to enhance the power supply system in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“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 read.
This announcement follows a recent power disruption caused by planned maintenance activities at two key transmission substations in Gwagwalada, which further highlighted the ongoing challenges with power supply in the city.
Despite these efforts, many residents in the FCT continue to express frustration with the inconsistent power supply.
AEDC has urged residents to bear with the temporary disruptions and thanked them for their understanding during this critical infrastructure work.
