The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a planned power outage lasting three days in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to allow the relocation of 33kV towers at Kukwaba.
In a public announcement on Thursday, the company explained that the exercise is tied to ongoing road construction in the FCT, during which the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) will relocate some of the 33kV towers.
AEDC said the work will run from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Areas affected include Durumi, American International School, National Stadium, Airport Road, Lugbe FHA, Kapuwa Village, Kuchingoro, Karimajini, Zhidu Village, AMAC, Peace Village, T Pumpy, CRD Estate, New Site, Prime Estate, City Scape Estate, Wonder Land Estate, Human Rights Radio, Kings Park IV, Kaura, Knowledge Court Estate, African University of Science, Brains and Hammer Estates, Urban Shelter, Sam Nujoma Estate, Aldenco Estates, Maccido Estate.
Others include Sun City Estate, Royal Homes, H and J Estate, Congress Court Estate, Pengassan 3 Estate, part of Sunny Vale Estate, Dakwo Village, North Star Gardens, Same Global Estate, Kabusa Garden, Jubilation Comfort, Pacili 3 Village, Gbeduwyi Village, Sun Gold Estate, parts of Golden Spring Estate, City View Estate, Santos Estate, City Homes II Estate, Caliphate, Starwood Estate, part of Harmony Estate, Trademore Estate, Pyakasa, Aco Estate, Sabon Lugbe, VON, Aleita and environs.
The company stated that these areas will have no electricity supply on Friday, October 23, 2026, and will be subject to load shedding on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026.
AEDC’s management expressed regret over the inconvenience and thanked customers for their patience and understanding.
