The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding areas that full electricity supply will be restored by February 23.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, AEDC explained that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is working to repair the underground transmission line that was vandalized near Millennium Park in Abuja.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria has assured us that restoration efforts are actively ongoing, with its engineers working day and night to replace and reconnect the damaged cable,” the statement read. “TCN has committed to completing the work and restoring normal power supply to the Central Area Transmission Substation (AT5) on February 23, 2025.”
The prolonged power outage, which has affected various parts of the FCT, including Wuye, Utako, Jabi, Mabushi, Katampe Districts, Life Camp, Wuse Zones 1-7, Wuse 2, Maitama, and parts of the Central Business District, was caused by the vandalization of the 132kV Katampe–Central Area underground transmission cable.
AEDC acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the disruption and appealed for patience from affected residents, adding that “load management will be implemented to optimize available supply” while repair work continues.
Meanwhile, AEDC disclosed that 188 locations within the FCT experienced power outages between January 1 and February 11, 2025, due to various technical faults affecting its feeders. A review of 26 public notices posted on the company’s X handle showed that multiple areas, including Garki, Kubwa, Banex Plaza, and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) headquarters, have been affected.
The company assured residents that its technical team is working tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible, stating, “We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appeal for your patience.”
