Residents of the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, are set to face a two-week power outage beginning Monday, January 6, 2025.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, in a statement on Friday, announced the relocation of critical power infrastructure as the reason for the disruptions.
The power outages will enable relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and the 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers, which are situated along the Outer Southern Expressway.
This operation, which is being conducted by the Federal Capital Development Authority will affect several key areas in the FCT during the stated period.
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In its statement, AEDC informed residents that power interruptions would occur from January 6 to 21, 2025, due to the relocation work.
The affected areas will include Lugbe and its surrounding areas, 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, and parts of Apo.
Additionally, areas such as Gudu, Gbazango and its environs, parts of Kubwa, Bwari and surrounding areas, parts of Jahi, parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi, and several other parts of Abuja will also experience intermittent power outages throughout the period.
AEDC has urged residents to prepare for these disruptions and advised that they stay updated through its communication channels for further updates on the power situation.
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