Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will endure extended power outages starting today, Monday, January 6, as announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).
In a statement shared via its X handle on Friday, AEDC revealed that the outages are due to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
The relocation process is scheduled to occur between January 6 and January 31, 2025, with power interruptions expected to last from January 6 to January 21 for certain areas.
The statement highlighted a wide range of areas likely to be impacted by the outages, including 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), and parts of Apo, Gudu, Gbazango, Kubwa, Bwari, Jahi, Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi, and other parts of Abuja.
AEDC has urged affected residents to prepare for disruptions and seek alternative power sources where necessary. The company expressed its commitment to completing the relocation swiftly to minimize inconvenience.
