Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and parts of Kogi State are currently experiencing power outages due to technical glitches. The affected areas fall under the coverage of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).
The AEDC issued a statement on Tuesday, notifying customers in Zamani Estate, Abacha Road Mararaba, Ruga Juli, Old Karu Road, Glory Estate, and surrounding areas in Abuja about a technical fault on the 33kv feeder k6 from AT9 Karu Transmission Station. This fault has led to the current power outage.
According to the AEDC, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) maintenance crew is working to restore electricity supply to these areas as soon as possible. The AEDC apologized for any inconvenience caused by the outage.
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In related news, the TCN announced planned maintenance on its TR3 45MVA and TR2 60MVA power transformers at its 132/33kV Okene Transmission Substation. This maintenance, scheduled from Tuesday to Wednesday, will impact power supply to Okene, Kabba, Ososo, and Ikare, as Abuja DisCo will not be able to off-take power from the substation during this period.
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On a positive note, the TCN recently commissioned a 100MVA 132/33kV power transformer at its Port Harcourt Main Transmission Substation. This initiative, in collaboration with the World Bank, aims to increase the substation’s bulk transmission capability by 80MW, benefiting industries in the Trans Amadi industrial environment and communities beyond Port Harcourt city.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has summoned the management of the AEDC over the worsening power supply in its franchise area.
