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Abuja to witness two weeks blackout over relocation of transmission towers
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced an impending power interruption in parts of its franchise areas.
The company disclosed this on its X handle on Friday in Abuja.
AEDC added that the blackout would be in place between January 6 and January 21.
The company said the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) is relocating the 33 Kilo Volt (KV) DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.
It listed areas that would experience power outages during the period to include Lugbe and its environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, and Christ Embassy Church.
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“Other areas are American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC headquarters, Coca Cola, Railway, Federal Medical Centre (FMC).
”Parts of Apo, Parts of Gudu, Gbazango and environs, Parts of Kubwa, Bwari and environs, Parts of Jahi, Parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi and environs, and other parts of Abuja.
”We are working round the clock to reduce downtime as much as possible, and regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” AEDC stated.
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