Residents classified as “Band A” customers of Nigeria’s power supply in Abuja—particularly in the Jahi and Gwarimpa neighbourhoods—have continued to endure long interruptions even as they pay premium electricity charges. Reports indicate that for several days, areas connected to the Gwarimpa AT2 Feeder under the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, have remained without power.
AEDC said in a notice issued on Tuesday that the blackout was linked to the breakdown of key equipment in the transmission system managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN. The distribution company also offered an apology to affected customers, saying it has begun efforts to address the underlying problem and restore stable service.
In its statement, AEDC expressed regret for the extended outage affecting customers supplied through the Gwarinpa AT2 Feeder. It said it understands the disruption and frustration that an extended lack of electricity can bring to households, commercial activity, and everyday routines.
The incident adds to broader concerns about the reliability of electricity across Nigeria, with many consumers still describing service as intermittent decades after the power sector was privatized. The latest complaints come as electricity tariffs were raised substantially: in April 2024, rates for Band A customers were increased by 300 percent, even as customers continue to report unstable supply.
