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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company reports a widespread power outage affecting key government institutions and major areas of the Federal Capital Territory due to a technical fault.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a power outage affecting several strategic locations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the Presidential Villa, Supreme Court, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
In a notice issued on Saturday, the company attributed the outage to a technical fault currently being addressed by engineers.
Areas Affected
According to AEDC, the outage has impacted State House, Supreme Court, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Lugbe, Asokoro, Central Area, and Garki Areas 2, 3, 7, and 8, among other parts of Abuja.
The company also listed several affected institutions and streets, including:
- Bolingo Hotel, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Turkish, Sudan, Egypt, Pakistan, and India Embassies
- Envoy Hotel, European Union, National Planning Commission, National Hospital, Garki Village, Garki Market, Ubiaja Street, Kaltungo Street, Lagos Street, Oka Akoko Street, Treasury House, Karibu Hotel, Oke Agbe Street, and Yakubu Gowon Street
- Kano, Sokoto, and Imo Government Lodges, Gado Nasko Street, Justice Sowemimo Street, Hassan Musa Katsina Street, NIA, TY Danjuma Street, Maitama Sule Street, NASS Annex, Aso Drive, NJC, SGE, DIA, Command Guest House, Barracks, War College, BAT Barracks, Lugbe, Jedo, Forte Royal, Customs Quarters, Aviation Village, Nicomsat, Korean School, Dunamis Church, Shoprite, Airport Road, Airforce Base, River Park Estate, and Immigration, Customs, Correctional Services, and Civil Defence Offices.
Restoration Efforts Underway
AEDC confirmed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) technical team is working to restore power supply to the affected areas as quickly as possible.
Commitment To Service Reliability
The distribution company reaffirmed its commitment to improving service reliability and minimizing disruptions across its coverage areas.
It also assured customers that updates will be provided as restoration efforts progress.
