Quick Summary:
AEDC confirms power outage across several FCT districts due to TCN maintenance on Kukwaba Substation transformers.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a temporary power outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following a scheduled maintenance exercise by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
In a notice shared on Wednesday via its official X handle, AEDC said the maintenance work involves transformers TR1 and TR2 at the Kukwaba Transmission Substation and is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
According to the company, the exercise is expected to be completed by 2:00 p.m. and is aimed at enhancing service reliability and improving power supply to affected communities.
Areas Affected by the Outage
The outage impacts several key districts and facilities, including:
- Wuye and Utako districts
- CITEC Estate
- Idu Industrial Area
- Coca-Cola
- PESI
- FMC
- EFCC
- Nile University
- Zhidu Community
- Fafu Estate
- Surrounding locations
AEDC’s Statement
The company apologized for the inconvenience caused by the outage and assured customers that power supply will be restored once the maintenance is completed.
Current Situation
As of the time of reporting, affected areas in Abuja remained without power, with AEDC confirming that restoration will follow the completion of TCN’s maintenance work.
