* AEDC lists areas to be affected
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has served notice that effective January 6, 2025, residents of some parts of Abuja would experience power disruptions.
It explained that the blackout would arise from the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Motorway.
AEDC conveyed this information through a statement on its official X handle, noting that the disruptions would occur from January 6 to 21, 2025.
The statement read: “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 Motorway.”
AEDC said areas that will be affected during the period include Lugbe & 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 HQ, Coca Cola, Railway, FMC, and parts of Apo.
Others are parts of Gudu, Gbazango & environs; parts of Kubwa, Bwari & environs; parts of Jahi; parts of Jabi; Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, and Keffi & environs; and other parts of Abuja.