The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reported a widespread power outage affecting at least 53 areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the Presidential Villa.
In an announcement via its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, AEDC attributed the blackout to technical faults in the feeder supplying power to the affected locations.
The issue disrupted transmission to the R4 Injection Substation at Three Arms Zone, Aso Drive, which powers the Presidential Villa, the country’s seat of government.
Among the affected areas are: “CKC Gwagwalada, Kuje Road, Almat Farms, Kiran Farm, Efugo, Kwali Road, L5 Injection Substation, Chukuku Environs, Premium Farm, El-rufai Estate, Daghiri, Kuje Extension, John Calvin Estate, Kings Court, Karmo District, Idu Industrial, Urban Shelter Katampe, Living Faith Church Katampe, Jahi Village, Katampe Extension, Jahi by Gilmore, Gishiri, Mabushi, Kadokuchi, Navy Estate, Anan House, NAF Conference, Lake View Phase 1 & 2, Custom Quarter, Chida Hotel, Dakibiu, Brains and Hammer City Estate, Today Estate, Dape District, Katsina Estate, Paradise Estate, Ochacho Estate, Kafe District, American Embassy Estate, part of Gwarinpa, Zone C War College, Lateef Jakande, Zone E, Zone D, Bestway Hotel, Eterna Filling Station.
Others include: “Dantata, R3 Injection Substation, R4 Injection Substation at Three Arms Zone, Aso Drive, Lugbe FHA 1, part of FHA 2, Tudunwada, Master’s Lounge, Total Filling Station, Salem Academy, Environmental, Back of Premier Academy, Old Metro Bakery, Video Club, Pack Well, Unity Hospital, Sector F, and surrounding areas of R5 Injection Substation and Naff Valley Estate Injection Substation.”
The company urged affected customers to remain patient as its engineers work diligently to restore power as soon as possible.
