Abuja residents are grappling with widespread power outages following a technical fault affecting the feeders serving several districts. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced the blackout on May 9, 2025, citing issues impacting areas including Jabi District, Life Camp, Kado District, and others along Kaduna Road.
The outages have extended to Idu, Citec Mbora, Karmo, EFAB Global Estate, Woodfield Estate, Zulu Community, Sokale Garden, Dutse Makaranta, Dutse Bokuma, Ushafa, Pegi, Gigo, Defence College Estate, Kogo, Zuma, Veritas University, JAMB Headquarters, Law School, Bwari, and surrounding areas . Residents report prolonged periods without electricity, with some areas experiencing blackouts for over a week.
The AEDC has assured customers that technical teams are working to restore power as quickly as possible. However, the recurring nature of these outages has raised concerns about the reliability of the power infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory. Previous incidents, including a national grid collapse in February 2025, have highlighted systemic issues within Nigeria’s power sector.
The impact of the outages is significant, affecting households, businesses, and essential services. Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of consistent power supply, which disrupts daily activities and economic productivity. The situation underscores the need for urgent reforms and investments in Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure to ensure reliable and sustainable power delivery.
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