Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has appealed to residents in Central Business District of Abuja to bear with it over planned power supply disruption between 10 am – 4 pm today, October 5th, necessary to effect upgrade in distribution cable.

The upgrade involves replacing a 150mm single core cable transport electricity from the TCN facility identified as AT5 to its injection substation identified as B33.

According to AEDC General Manager, Corporate Communications, Oyebode Fadipe, the purpose of the interruption is to enable the company’s team of engineers and technicians decommission the 150mm single core cable, which has outlived its useful lifespan and can no longer deliver optimum service to the customer it is serving.

He said the affected areas include Jabi, General Hospital in Life Camp, Maitama, Central Business District, Garki as well as Wuse Zones 1-7.

While appealing for the understanding of the customers, AEDC said it has timed the interruption with the aim of reducing to the minimum whatever inconveniences businesses and homes will experience.

AEDC further disclosed that all logistical details have been resolved so as to ensure that supply is restored immediately the exercise is completed and all safety issues resolved professionally.