The residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, will experience a two-week power outage, starting on Monday, January 6, 2025.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced this in a statement shared on X on Friday, January 3.
The AEDC said the power outage will occur due to the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
The company noted that the relocation operation would occur between January 6 and January 31, 2025.
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It stated: “Please be informed that there will be power interruptions from January 6-21, 2025, due to FCDA relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
“The following areas will load shedding during the period of this exercise: Lugbe & environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church, American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC HQ, Coca Cola, Railway, FMC, Parts of Apo.
“Gudu, Gbazango & environs, Parts of Kubwa, Bwari & environs, Parts of Jahi, Parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi & environs, and other parts of Abuja.
“We are working round the clock to reduce downtime as much as possible and sincerely regret any inconvenience caused.”
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