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AEDC schedules six-hour blackout in parts of Abuja
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TCN to maintain 60MVA transformer at Katampe Substation
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Power interruption set for Saturday, February 21
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced a planned power outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the area council election.
In a statement issued on Friday, the company said the interruption would affect residents in Gwarinpa, Dawaki, News Engineering, France Engineering, Charley Boy and neighbouring communities.
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AEDC explained that the outage is necessitated by a scheduled maintenance exercise by the Transmission Company of Nigeria on the 60MVA Transformer TR1 at the Katampe Transmission Substation. The exercise is slated for Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The distribution company stated that the maintenance forms part of efforts to improve service reliability and enhance electricity supply to affected areas.
It apologised for the inconvenience and urged customers to remain patient during the period of the temporary disruption.