The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced that power outages will occur in various parts of the Federal Capital Territory starting next Monday. e
The outages will be caused by the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Motorway, according to the company’s statement.
According to a statement posted on its official X feed on Friday, the transfer process will take place between January 6 and 31.
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.”
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.
The new incident comes just a week after the Transmission Company of Nigeria cut power to undertake planned maintenance at two transmission substations at the Gwagwalada 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation, Abuja.
Despite these efforts, FCT residents continue to complain about poor power delivery.
