Power Outage Hits Presidential Villa, 52 Other Areas In FCT

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reported a widespread power outage affecting 53 areas within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The power cut, which began on Friday, was attributed to technical faults in the feeder that supplies electricity to these areas.

According to AEDC’s statement via its X (formerly Twitter) handle, the fault occurred at the R4 Injection Substation located in the Three Arms Zone, Aso Drive, which serves the Presidential Villa and other surrounding regions.

The affected areas include:

• 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, Jahi Village, 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.
• Dantata, R3 Injection Substation, R4 Injection Substation by Three Arm 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, R5 Injection Substation, Naff Valley Estate Injection Substation and surrounding areas.

AEDC has assured customers that its engineers are working diligently to restore power as soon as possible and urged residents to remain patient.

The power outage comes after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, expressed concerns on Thursday over the deterioration of infrastructure in Nigeria’s power sector. He attributed the situation to distribution companies’ reluctance to invest in their networks, which has hindered long-term growth. Adelabu announced plans for restructuring and reforms in the sector aimed at improving investment strategies and addressing these issues.