The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the disruption in a statement released on Friday, assuring customers that a team of engineers is working to resolve the issue and restore power as soon as possible.
Residents and businesses across several districts in Abuja are currently grappling with a widespread power outage caused by a technical fault on the feeder supplying electricity to these areas.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the disruption in a statement released on Friday, assuring customers that a team of engineers is working to resolve the issue and restore power as soon as possible.
According to the statement, the fault has impacted the transmission to the R4 Injection Sub Station at Three Arm Zone, Aso Drive, which supplies electricity to critical locations, including the Presidential Villa, the seat of Nigeria’s federal power.
The affected areas include prominent neighbourhoods and facilities such as CKC Gwagwalada, Kuje Road, Almat Farms, Kiran Farm, Efugo, Kwali Road, L5 Injection Substation, Chukuku Environs, Premium Farm, El-Rufai Estate, Daghiri, Kuje Extension, John Calvin Estate, Kings Court, Karmo District, Idu Industrial, and Urban shelter Katampe.
Other affected areas include Living Faith Church Katampe, Jahi village, Katampe extension, Jahi by Gilmore, Gishiri, Mabushi, Kadokuchi, Navy Estate, Anan House, Jahi Village, NAF Conference, Lake View Phase 1&2, Custom Quarter, Chida Hotel, Dakibiu, Brains and Hammer City Estate, Today Estate, Dape District, Katsina Estate, Paradise Estate, Ochacho Estate, Kafe District, American Embassy Estate, part of Gwarinpa, Zone C War College, Lateef Jakande, Zone E, Zone D, Bestway Hotel, Eterna filling station, Dantata, R3 Injection Sub Station, R4 Injection Sub Station by Three Arm Zone, Aso Drive, R5 Injection Sub Station, Naff Valley Estate Injection Sub Station and surrounding areas.
“We regret to inform you that the power outage is due to a technical fault on the feeder serving these areas.
“Our dedicated technical team is working tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible.
“Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to serve you better,” the statement added.
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