Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will witness power supply disruptions effective Saturday to enable the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to effect core cable replacement.

The work involves replacing a 150mm single core cable transporting electricity from the TCN facility identified as AT5 to its injection substation identified as B33 all in the Central Business District.

Areas to be affected include Jabi, General Hospital in Life Camp, Maitama, Central Business District, Garki as well as Wuse Zones 1-7 as the interruption is expected to last from 10am to 4pm same day.

A notification to that effect by the AEDC General Manager, Corporate Communications, Oyebode Fadipe, explained that the purpose of the interruption is to enable its 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 appealed to those resident at the affected areas for understanding and patience while the work lasts.

This is even as Fadipe said that AEDC has timed the interruption with the aim of reducing to the bearest whatever inconveniences businesses and homes will experience.

“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”, he assured.