Abuja To Witness Month-long Blackout Over Relocation Of Electricity Installations

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By Kolawole Ojebisi

Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be plunged into darkness for weeks due to power disruption.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said this development was necessitated by its decision to relocate the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.

A statement on its official X handle said the operation would occur from January 6 to 31.

The statement reads:”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 Expressway.”

It said the areas that will experience outages 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, Parts of Apo.

Others are parts of Gudu, Gbazango & environs, Parts of Kubwa, Bwari & environs, Parts of Jahi, Parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi & environs, and other parts of Abuja.

“We regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” it added.

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