AEDC Assures FCT Residents of Full Power Restoration by February 23, 2025
Abuja, Nigeria – The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighboring areas that full power supply will be restored by February 23, 2025.
According to AEDC, ongoing repairs on the underground transmission line that was vandalized near Millennium Park in Abuja are progressing steadily. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is reportedly working around the clock to complete the restoration process.
In a power supply update posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, AEDC urged affected residents to remain patient as repairs are finalized.
Ongoing Restoration Efforts
In its statement, AEDC acknowledged the continued power supply disruption affecting several areas, including Wuye, Utako, Jabi, Mabushi, Katampe Districts, Life Camp, Wuse Zones 1-7, Wuse 2, Maitama, parts of the Central Business District, and surrounding locations.
This is due to the vandalization of the 132kV Katampe Central Area underground transmission cable. The Transmission Company of Nigeria has assured us that restoration efforts are actively ongoing, with its engineers working day and night to replace and reconnect the damaged cable, AEDC stated.
The company added that TCN has committed to completing the restoration work and normalizing power supply to the Central Area Transmission Substation (AT5) by February 23, 2025. In the meantime, AEDC announced that load management measures would be implemented to optimize the available power supply.
Widespread Power Disruptions
Residents and businesses in AEDC’s franchise areas have experienced extensive power outages over the past two months, with at least 188 locations across the FCT affected.
An analysis of 26 public notices issued by AEDC between January 1 and February 11, 2025, highlighted various technical faults on feeders as key causes of disruptions. This is despite AEDC collecting a reported N229.39 billion in electricity revenue within the first 11 months of 2024.
Besides feeder faults, other factors contributing to the outages include maintenance work by TCN and the relocation of key transmission infrastructure, such as the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and the 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers.
Timeline of Major Power Outages
Several major power outages have been recorded in 2025 so far:
- January 4, 2025: The first major outage affected customers at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and surrounding areas.
- January 5, 2025: Residents in Agwan Koro, Madalla, Police Estate, Efab Estate Dakwa, FHA Zuba, Dakwa, Anagada Tungamaje, and parts of DeiDei and Jiwa experienced blackouts due to a feeder fault.
- January 6, 2025: A technical issue on a feeder disrupted power supply to Garki Areas 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8, as well as Durumi Area 1, Diplomatic Drive, National Hospital, The Dome, Russian Embassy, Equatorial Guinea Embassy, the UN, World Trade Center, ICPC, Church Gate, and nearby locations.
- January 18, 2025: Power disruptions hit Bolingo Hotel, Cool FM, the entire Kubwa area, FCDA, Kubwa Extension III Army Scheme, Kubwa Village, Papal Ground, parts of Karasana, Berger Camp, and Gado Nasko Road.
- January 30, 2025: Banex Plaza and surrounding areas suffered a blackout.
- February 11, 2025: The most recent outage affected Army Barracks, Water Works, Masuga Kontagora, and neighboring areas.
AEDC’s Commitment to Restoring Power
In response to the persistent outages, AEDC assured consumers that its technical team was working diligently to resolve faults and restore electricity as quickly as possible.
Our dedicated technical team is working tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appeal for your patience, the company stated.
Residents and businesses eagerly await the promised restoration, as stable electricity remains a critical need in the capital city.
