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A fresh power outage has affected some embassies and several residential estates in Abuja due to a technical fault on the feeder supplying the affected areas.
An announcement by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), said the disruption in power supply impacted the America, Turkey, Cuba, Ethiopia, Iran, Liberia, Egypt, and Japan embassies, and surrounding environs, reports Channels TV.
Several residential areas, including Brains & Hammer City Estate, Today Estate, Dape District, Katsina Estate, Paradise Estate, Ochacho Estate, Kafe District, American Embassy Estate, and parts of Gwarinpa, have also been affected.
The electricity distribution company, however, assured residents and businesses that its technical team was working diligently to restore power as soon as possible.
“We regret the inconvenience caused by this outage and appreciate our customers’ patience as we work to resolve the issue,” the statement read.
The company also announced a planned maintenance activity scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025, that will result in a temporary disruption of vending services for prepaid customers.
The statement read: “During this brief window, prepaid customers may experience momentary interruptions when recharging their meters or accessing vending platforms. Normal service will resume immediately after the maintenance is completed. This activity is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our service experience for our customers and ensure greater reliability and efficiency. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your patience and understanding.”
