Power Outage In Abuja: What You Need To Know

Abuja Faces Power Outage: A Closer Look

Hey there, let me break this down for you. Residents in various areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are currently in the dark due to an unexpected power outage. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced the blackout, attributing it to a technical fault affecting the electricity supply to multiple neighborhoods. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it's affecting a lot of people's daily lives.

Who's Affected?

Now, let's talk about who's feeling the brunt of this power cut. AEDC issued a notice on Monday, explaining that the blackout stems from a technical issue with the feeder supplying electricity to certain locations. The affected areas include Utako, Wuye, Jabi, Airport, NJI, NARSDA, NABDA, Lugbe Shoprite, Riverpark Estate, War College, Dunamis, NIGCOMSAT, and Nigeria-Korea Model School. And that's not all—other areas like Lugbe Primary, Zuma Steel, Kapwa Village, NIA Junior/Senior, Tipper Garage, Tudu Wada, Peace Village, Video Club, CRD, 1R, T-Pumpy Estate, New Site, Back of Dunamis, Jedo, and Forte Royal Estate are also in the dark.

But wait, there's more. Residents in Aso Drive, NSA, NASS, NJC, FJC, and Supreme Court areas are also affected. Even military zones such as Wubassy Barracks, Army War College, Mambila Barrack, Yara Dua Barrack, DIA, Niger Barrack, Lungi & Agu Irosi Barrack, and surrounding areas are dealing with the same issue. The AEDC assured everyone that their technical team is working around the clock to restore power as soon as possible.

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Recent Planned Blackouts

Before we dive further, it’s worth mentioning that this latest outage comes just weeks after the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced a planned blackout in parts of Abuja back in February. The TCN said this was necessary to carry out maintenance work on the 2x100MVA TR3 and TR4 transformers at the Apo 132/33kV Transmission Substation. The scheduled maintenance happened on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, lasting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

As a result, key areas such as the National Hospital, G2 Injection Station, Garki, Area 1, and Asokoro experienced a seven-hour power interruption. Other affected zones included Apo Legislative Quarters, Apo Resettlement, Gudu, and Apo Mechanic—all without electricity during the maintenance window. According to TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the outage was unavoidable because Abuja DisCo couldn’t receive bulk power supply during the maintenance period.

What's Next?

So, here's the deal: the power outage is causing significant disruption, but the authorities are doing their best to fix the issue. It’s important for residents to stay informed and prepared for situations like this. Whether it’s planned maintenance or unexpected technical faults, power outages can happen, and being proactive can help mitigate the impact. Keep an eye on updates from AEDC and TCN, and hopefully, the lights will be back on soon!