The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced a planned power outage across several parts of Abuja.
The development is caused by relocation of power infrastructure by the Federal Capital Development Authority from January 6 to 21.
According to an official statement, the main cause of the outages is the relocation of the 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers and the 33KV DC Airport Feeder along the Outer Southern Motorway.
The Federal Capital Territory’s numerous neighbourhoods and institutions would be impacted by the power outage, according to the AEDC.
The statement highlights the following areas as those to be impacted, Lugbe and environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church, American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC Headquarters, Coca Cola, Railway, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Parts of Apo, Gudu, and Gbazango.
Parts of Kubwa, Bwari and environs, Parts of Jabi, Jahi, and Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba and Keffi.
Other parts of Abuja may also experience outages during this period, the statement added.
The AEDC expressed regret over the inconvenience the outages may cause.
“We regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” the statement reads.
During this period, households using electricity for basic services as well as businesses, schools and healthcare facilities will need to switch to other energy sources.
While the short-term inconvenience caused by the outages may be frustrating, the project is expected to deliver long-term benefits, including more reliable power supply and improved infrastructure across the city.
This latest announcement is a reminder of the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s power sector and the efforts being made to address them through infrastructure development.
