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AEDC Announces Two-Day Power Outage in Parts of Abuja for Infrastructure Relocation

From The Punch · (34m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a two-day planned power outage in parts of Abuja, including Lugbe and Airport Road.
  • The outage, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, is to allow the relocation of critical electricity infrastructure and facilitate ongoing road construction.
  • Nigeria's power sector faces chronic instability, with frequent grid collapses and planned outages impacting daily life and economic activities.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has informed residents of Lugbe, Airport Road, Gaduwa, and other areas of Abuja about a planned two-day power outage. This disruption, set for Saturday and Sunday, is necessary to facilitate the relocation of essential electricity infrastructure and support ongoing road construction projects. The AEDC has apologized for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public's understanding.

This planned outage highlights the ongoing challenges within Nigeria's power sector. The country continues to struggle with persistent instability, characterized by frequent national grid collapses and insufficient generation capacity. These issues are compounded by planned maintenance outages, which inevitably disrupt both daily routines and economic activities for citizens and businesses alike.

Recent months have seen multiple nationwide blackouts, underscoring the fragility of the power supply. The AEDC's announcement serves as a reminder of the continuous efforts required to maintain and upgrade the infrastructure, even if it means temporary disruptions for the public. The company assures that power will be restored once the exercise is completed.

Supply will be restored upon completion of the exercise. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

โ€” AEDCThe Abuja Electricity Distribution Company's statement regarding the planned power outage.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.