Wike Intervenes To Save Maitama Highbrow Area Abuja From  Perpetual Power Supply Disruption

*File photo of FCT Minister, Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has intervened in the dispute between Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the  alleged “Land grabbers over invasion and encroachment of AEDC’s C2 Maitama Substation.

It would be recalled that the alleged invasion culminated to disruption of power supply to the residents in the Maitama highbrow area of the FCT, Abuja.

In a statement AEDC explained that following its escalation of the matter concerning the invasion and encroachment on the C2 Maitama Substation to the highest levels of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, the Minister has promptly intervened.

According to the AEDC management, “We are pleased to confirm that the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, has been fully briefed on the situation and has personally intervened to facilitate an urgent resolution of the issues responsible for the current power disruption affecting Maitama and adjoining areas.

“AEDC is working closely with the Honourable Minister, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to secure the substation, protect this critical electricity infrastructure and expedite the restoration of electricity supply.”

AEDC further commended the Minister for his swift intervention and unwavering commitment to resolving the matter.

Also, AEDC reiterated its full commitment to restoring electricity supply as quickly and safely as possible and expressed  appreciation for the patience, understanding and continued support of their customers during this challenging period.