By Nzoputa Ikeneje
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced that electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and nearby franchise areas will soon enjoy a full power supply.
According to the distribution company, the ongoing restoration efforts by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on an underground transmission line damaged by vandals near Millennium Park in Abuja are expected to be completed by February 23, 2025.
In a power supply update released through its official X handle on Wednesday, the AEDC conveyed the assurance from the TCN and urged affected residents to be patient. The company’s statement read: “Dear valued customers, we regret the continued disruption of power supply affecting areas such as Wuye, Utako, Jabi, Mabushi, Katampe Districts, Life Camp, and Wuse Zones 1-7, Wuse 2, Maitama, and parts of the Central Business District, among others.”
The announcement explained that the power cuts were primarily due to the vandalization of the 132kV Katampe-Central Area underground transmission cable. In response, the TCN has mobilized engineers to work tirelessly around the clock to replace and reconnect the damaged cable, with a firm commitment to restore normal power supply to the Central Area Transmission Substation (AT5) by the targeted date.
The AEDC acknowledged the extensive inconveniences these outages have caused and expressed sincere appreciation for the understanding and patience of its customers. In the meantime, the company noted that load management strategies will be employed to optimize the available power supply while repair work continues. Furthermore, the AEDC is maintaining close collaboration with the TCN to expedite a resolution and fully restore power to all affected areas.
This recent announcement comes in the wake of significant power outages experienced by numerous locations under AEDC’s oversight. Over the past two months, a staggering 188 franchised locations within the FCT have been affected by widespread blackouts, attributed to various technical faults impacting the company’s feeders. These disruptions have notably impacted power supply for both residents and businesses during the period spanning from January 1 to February 11, 2025.
In the course of these disruptions, the AEDC shared 26 public notices via its official X handle to keep customers informed about ongoing outages and the challenges posed by technical faults. Despite having generated N229.39 billion in revenue within the first 11 months of 2024 for electricity usage, the company has faced multiple operational challenges, including maintenance work conducted by TCN and the relocation of critical transmission lines.
A detailed account of power outages showed that January 4, 2025, marked the onset of power cuts for the new year, affecting customers around the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The subsequent days saw additional outages affecting regions such as Agwan Koro, Madalla, and various sectors in Garki. On January 18, residents and businesses in Bolingo Hotel, Cool FM, and the wider Kubwa area experienced similar disruptions. The latest incident was recorded on February 11, 2025, impacting customers living near the Army Barracks and Water Works.
In light of these challenges, the AEDC has reassured customers that its dedicated technical teams are working diligently to restore power as expeditiously as possible, reaffirming their commitment to resolving the ongoing supply issues.
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