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Blackout looms in Abuja as AEDC begins transmission line relocation

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced scheduled power disruptions in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers.

This operation, overseen by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), will occur from January 6 to January 31, 2025.

In a statement shared on its official X handle, AEDC informed the public that power outages would occur intermittently between January 6 and 21, 2025, in the affected areas.

The disruptions will impact various locations, including:

Lugbe and Surroundings: Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC areas

Central Districts: Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church, American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC Headquarters, Coca-Cola, Railway, and Federal Medical Centre

Other Areas: Parts of Apo, Gudu, Gbazango, Kubwa, Bwari, Jahi, Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi, and surrounding areas.

AEDC extended an apology for any inconvenience caused, expressing appreciation for the public’s understanding as they collaborate with the FCDA on the relocation project.

The relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers is part of a larger infrastructure development along the Outer Southern Expressway.

Agbenu James

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