The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has announced a power outage affecting the Presidential Villa, the Supreme Court, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, and several other parts of the Federal Capital Territory.
In a notice issued on Saturday, the electricity distribution company said the disruption was caused by a technical fault.
Areas impacted by the blackout include the State House, Supreme Court, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Lugbe, Asokoro, Central Area, and parts of Garki, including Areas 2, 3, 7, and 8.
AEDC also listed several institutions, embassies, hotels, and residential locations affected by the outage. These include the National Hospital, National Planning Commission, the European Union office, Pakistan and India embassies, Treasury House, Garki Market, parts of Asokoro, NASS Annex, Aso Drive, NJC, Command Guest House, BAT Barracks, Air Force Base, River Park Estate, Immigration, Customs, Correctional Services, and Civil Defense offices, among others.
Other affected locations include Aviation Village, Shoprite along Airport Road, Dunamis Church, Korean School, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport environs, and several communities around Lugbe and Airport Road.
According to AEDC, engineers from the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, are currently working to restore electricity supply to the affected areas.
“We regret the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding,” the company stated.
