Another power outage has affected at least eight embassies and several residential estates in Abuja, with the electricity distribution company attributing the disruption to a technical fault on the feeder supplying the affected areas.
Between March 18 and 23, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has recorded seven cases of power outages that affected the CBN, Garki General Hospital and National Library among others due to technical faults (6) and planned maintenance activities (1).
AEDC revealed that this latest case of the incessant blackouts in the Federal Capital Territory impacted the embassies of America, Turkey, Cuba, Ethiopia, Iran, Liberia, Egypt, and Japan, along with nearby locations.
Several residential areas have also been affected, including:
- Brains & Hammer City Estate
- Today Estate
- Dape District
- Katsina Estate
- Paradise Estate
- Ochacho Estate
- Kafe District
- American Embassy Estate
- Parts of Gwarinpa
In a statement, the electricity distribution company assured residents and businesses that its technical team was working diligently to restore power as soon as possible.
“We regret the inconvenience caused by this outage and appreciate our customers’ patience as we work to resolve the issue,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the company also announced a planned maintenance activity scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025, that will result in a temporary disruption of vending services for prepaid customers.
“During this brief window, prepaid customers may experience momentary interruptions when recharging their meters or accessing vending platforms. Normal service will resume immediately after the maintenance is completed. This activity is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our service experience for our customers and ensure greater reliability and efficiency. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your patience and understanding.”
