Power Distribution Installations Vandalisation, Low Load Allocation, Constrain Electricity Supply In Abuja, Says AEDC

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has revealed that apart from recent transmission system collapses nationwide, that it is being hindered from efficient power supply in some parts of Abuja due to vandalisation of its network infrastructure and low load allocations.

However, it appealed for patience and understanding of electricity consumers in the affected areas as its engineers were already on sites to effect repairs and restore power supply to the areas.

A statement from the AEDC management said: “While we are working to optimally deploy the low power AEDC is being allocated daily in recent days, please be informed that we are also experiencing cases of serious vandalism around our network specifically in our Wuye Substation and Utako Substations, Abuja, causing outages in those areas and environs.

“For Wuye 2 Injection Substation, areas affected are: NNPC Quarters, Cosgrove Estate, Reuben Okoye Street, Pius Ayim Street, Tambuwal Street, Shafa Filling station, Nation Wide Estate, DSS Quarters, Idris Gidado and its environs.

“And for B6 Injection Substation, areas affected are: Anthony Enahoro Street, National Assembly Commission, Ministry of Environment Annex, Aneio Hotel, KANEM Suites, Peace Park, Inuwa Wada Close, SO Williams Close, JMG Generators, Custom Quarters, Glory Estate, Dove Estate, Utako Market, IBM Haruna Street, TOS Benson Street, Alibro Plaza, Chisco Transport, and environs.

“Our Engineers are currently at both sites working to restore normal supply, estimated to be in a matter of hours.

“We regret any inconveniences and appeal to customers for their understanding.”