Residents of Abuja are bracing for power disruptions as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced the relocation of major electricity infrastructure. The relocation involves the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
According to an official statement shared by the AEDC, the operation will take place between January 6 and January 21, 2025. Power interruptions are expected in various parts of the city during this period.
The affected areas include Lugbe and surrounding neighborhoods, 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, FMC, parts of Apo, Gudu, Gbazango, Kubwa, Bwari, Jahi, Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi, and other parts of Abuja.
The AEDC expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by these outages and appealed for public understanding as the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) carries out the relocation. Residents in the affected areas have been advised to plan accordingly during the scheduled operation.
