By Patrick Idowu
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has announced a two-week power outage affecting several communities in Abuja from January 6 to January 21.
The disruption is due to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), relocating the 33kV DC Airport Feeder and 132kV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
Affected areas include Lugbe and its 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 Headquarters, Coca-Cola, Railway, FMC, parts of Apo, Gudu, Gbazango, Kubwa, Bwari, Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi, and other locations in Abuja.
AEDC apologized for the inconvenience and assured residents of efforts to restore power as soon as possible.