AEDC Announces Partial Blackout In Abuja Due To Faulty Feeders

National Grid
National Grid

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a power outage in parts of Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Gatekeepers News reports that AEDC in a statement on Saturday, noted that the cause of the blackout was a technical fault on the feeders used by the affected areas.

The affected areas in the state include Efab Classic Estate, Metro City Estate, Sticks & Stones, Yayala Estate, Trademore Estate, Choos Estate, Maxcare Plaza, Faith Plaza, Sunflower Plaza, Erifu Estate, DME Estate, Earthpoint Estate, Sunnyvale Estate, and Brains & Hammers Phases 1, 2, and 4.

Other affected areas are Hunters Garden, Ecofitness, Airport, NJI, NARSDA, NABDA, Lugbe Shoprite, Riverpark Estate, War College, Dunamis, NIGCOMSAT, Passo Village, Paiko Village, Dobi Community, SHEDA Science & Technology Complex, Kwali Town, WaterBoard, Abaji Town, Gishiri, Mabushi, Kadokuchi, Navy Estate, Anan House, and Jahi Village.

The rest are NAF Conference Centre, Lake View Phase 182, Custom Quarters, Dakibiu, Today Estate, parts of Dape District, Katsina Estate, Paradise Estate, Ochacho Estate, Kafe District, America Embassy Estate, parts of Gwarinpa and its environs.

The statement reads, “We regret to inform you that the ongoing power outage is due to a technical fault affecting the feeders serving these locations.”

“Our dedicated technical team is working tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to serve you better.”