The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has assured electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighboring areas that full power supply will be restored by February 23, 2025.
According to AEDC, ongoing repairs on the underground transmission line vandalized near Millennium Park in Abuja are progressing steadily, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) working around the clock to complete the restoration.
In a power supply update posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, AEDC urged affected residents to remain patient while repairs are finalized.
The statement read: “Dear valued customers, we regret the continued power supply disruption affecting Wuye, Utako, Jabi, Mabushi, Katampe Districts, Life Camp, Wuse Zones 1-7, Wuse 2, Maitama, parts of the Central Business District, and surrounding areas.
“This is due to the vandalization of the 132kV Katampe – Central Area underground transmission cable.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria has assured us that restoration efforts are actively ongoing, with its engineers working day and night to replace and reconnect the damaged cable.
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“TCN has committed to complete the work and restore normal power supply to Central Area Transmission Substation (AT5) on February 23, 2025.
“We understand the inconvenience this may cause you and sincerely appreciate your patience.
“While repair work continues, load management will be implemented to optimize available supply. We remain in close collaboration with TCN to ensure a swift resolution and the full restoration of power to the affected areas.”
Meanwhile, residents and businesses across the AEDC’s franchise areas have experienced extensive power outages over the past two months, with at least 188 locations in the FCT affected.
An analysis of 26 public notices posted by AEDC between January 1 and February 11, 2025, revealed that various technical faults on feeders led to significant disruptions, despite the company collecting N229.39 billion in electricity revenue within the first 11 months of 2024.
In addition to feeder faults, maintenance work by TCN and the relocation of key transmission infrastructure—including the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and the 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers—also contributed to power disruptions.
Timeline of Major Power Outages
– January 4, 2025 – The first major outage of the year affected customers at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and surrounding areas.
– January 5, 2025 – Residents in Agwan Koro, Madalla, Police Estate, Efab Estate Dakwa, FHA Zuba, Dakwa, Anagada Tungamaje, and parts of DeiDei and Jiwa experienced a blackout due to a feeder fault.
– January 6, 2025 – A technical issue on a feeder cut off power supply to Garki Areas 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8, as well as Durumi Area 1, Diplomatic Drive, National Hospital, The Dome, Russian Embassy, Equatorial Guinea Embassy, the UN, World Trade Center, ICPC, Church Gate, and nearby locations.
– January 18, 2025 – Power disruptions hit Bolingo Hotel, Cool FM, the entire Kubwa area, FCDA, Kubwa Extension III Army Scheme, Kubwa Village, Papal Ground, parts of Karasana, Berger Camp, and Gado Nasko Road.
– January 30, 2025 – Banex Plaza and its surrounding areas suffered a blackout.
– February 11, 2025 – The most recent outage affected Army Barracks, Water Works, Masuga Kontagora, and neighboring areas.
In response to the persistent outages, AEDC assured consumers that its technical team was working diligently to resolve faults and restore electricity as quickly as possible.
“Our dedicated technical team is working tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appeal for your patience,” the company stated.
