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Transcorp Hilton Abuja denies water shortage, clarifies disruption

From The Punch · (Apr 24) English

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TLDR

  • Transcorp Hilton Abuja has denied reports of a prolonged water shortage, stating a disruption lasted only one day due to emergency maintenance by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board.
  • The hotel implemented contingency measures to ensure guest comfort and uninterrupted service during the brief outage.
  • Water supply was fully restored on April 15, 2026, and the hotel continues to operate at full capacity, according to management.

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has moved to quell rumors of a persistent water shortage, issuing a clear statement to address misleading social media reports. The hotel confirmed a brief, one-day interruption in water supply, directly attributing it to essential emergency maintenance conducted by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board on April 14, 2026.

We confirm that there was a one-day disruption in water supply, resulting from emergency maintenance works by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board (FCTWB), which commenced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

— Transcorp Hilton Abuja StatementThe hotel explains the cause and duration of the water supply disruption.

Management emphasized that robust contingency plans were immediately activated, ensuring that guest services and overall operations remained unaffected. This proactive approach highlights the hotel's commitment to maintaining its high standards of hospitality even during unforeseen circumstances.

In response, hotel management promptly implemented contingency measures to ensure continued water availability, maintaining guest comfort and uninterrupted service throughout the maintenance period.

— Transcorp Hilton Abuja StatementThe hotel details its actions to mitigate the impact of the water outage.

Contrary to circulating falsehoods, Transcorp Hilton Abuja clarified that water supply was completely restored on April 15, 2026. Since then, the hotel has experienced consistent and uninterrupted service, operating at full capacity. General Manager Martin Zarybnicky reiterated the hotel's dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and thanked guests and stakeholders for their understanding.

We further clarify that, contrary to false and misleading social media reports, water supply was fully restored on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

— Transcorp Hilton Abuja StatementThe hotel refutes false claims about the duration of the water shortage.
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