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  • AEDC reacts as workers threaten to shutdown electricity supply

    AEDC reacts as workers threaten to shutdown electricity supply

    The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says  it is committed to settling all legitimate allowances owed staff.

    The company’s Managing  Director, Mr  Chijioke  Okwuokenye, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday following a threat from the workers to shutdown the operations of the establishment.

    The threat notice was given by the two labour unions in electricity supply industry, the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC).

    The unions had respectively resolved to resume their earlier suspended strike over non-implementation of agreements reached with the AEDC since Nov. 5 and Nov 7, 2024.

    The unions threatened to resume the suspended action over non-remittance of pension deductions for 16 months, non-implementation of the national minimum wage.

    They also cited non-promotion and the continuous stagnation of members of staff for over 10 years, non-confirmation of staff on acting appointment, non-regularisation and proper placement of appointments amongst others.

    Okwuokenye said that management had been engaging constructively with the union representatives regarding the notice of industrial action.

    ”We are committed to ensuring that all legitimate allowances owed to staff are settled promptly, subject to our financial processes and regulatory compliance.

    ”We have already initiated dialogue with the union leadership to address their concerns transparently and to seek a mutually agreeable resolution.

    ”We are confident that, through continued negotiation and open communication, we will find a way to avert any disruption to our operations and to uphold our commitment to the welfare of our employees, ”he said.

    According to him, employees of AEDC are at the heart of all the company does, and their well-being and welfare are paramount to management.

  • Total darkness looms as AEDC workers threaten to shutdown electricity supply in Abuja, 3 other states

    Total darkness looms as AEDC workers threaten to shutdown electricity supply in Abuja, 3 other states

    Total darkness looming as the National Union of Electricity Employees threaten to shut down power supply in Abuja, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Niger States under the franchise of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.

    The threat is contained in a notice letter to AEDC by NUEE Assistant Secretary General Liaison Opaluwa Simeon on Tuesday.

    NUEE listed 13 unmet demands such as non-remittance of pension deductions for 16 months, non-implementation of a national minimum wage of N70,000, non-confirmation of staff on acting employment, non-promotion of staff, non-payment of a 2024 productivity bonus, and others as reasons for the planned strike action.

    It stated that the planned strike action is a continuation of the November 27, 2024, suspended strike and will commence anytime from the receipt of the notice.

    Accordingly, the union vowed to commence mobilisation of its workers within the four states to shut down electricity supply until their demands are met.

    It noted that electricity workers have been neglected by AEDC, raising the company’s collection by over 95 billion in the last 90 days.

    The union added that several members have lost their lives owing to pressure and precarious work conditions.

    “It is worthy of note to remind you that workers, within the last 90 days, have raised the company’s collection by over 95 billion. This milestone was achieved through dedicated services without the provision of necessary working materials, business districts are no longer funded.

    It is also worthy of note that we have significantly lost a huge number of members to death owing to pressure and precarious work conditions.

    Consequent upon the above, you are hereby put on notice of our readiness to resume the suspended action on the 27th of November, 2024, and this shall commence anytime from the date of the receipt of this letter without an additional notice.

    “Councils are by this letter directed and put on notice to commence full mobilisation across the AEDC franchise areas of Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and FCT for an effective action.

    “The struggle shall be sustained until victory is achieved, as a people united can never be defeated,” the notice letter stated

    The union’s demands include;

    1. Non-remittance of pension deduction for 16 months.

    2. Non-Implementation of the National Minimum Wage.

    3. Non-promotion and the continuous stagnation of members of staff for

    over 10 years.

    4. Non-Confirmation of Staff on Acting Appointment.

    5. Non-regularisation and proper
    placement of appointments.

    6. Refusal to convert ad hoc staff to permanent status.

    7. The complete collapse of health services owing to the non-payment of

    Hospital bills.

    8. Non-Remittance of 10 Months PA YE.

    9. Refusal to complete the work on the Review of Conditions of Service.

    10. Non-implementation of the already completed work on career path.

    11. Undue board interference with the day-to-day running of the company.

    12. Non-payment of union checkoff off dues and other third-party deductions.

    13. Non-Payment of 2024 Productivity Bonus.

  • AEDC opens up over power outage in parts of Abuja

    AEDC opens up over power outage in parts of Abuja

    The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced that its technical team is working tirelessly to restore power to parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) currently experiencing an outage.

    The company made this known in a statement on its X handle in Abuja on Monday.

    It listed the affected areas as including Utako, Wuye, Jabi, Airport, NJI, NARSDA, NABDA, Lugbe Shoprite, Riverpark Estate, War College, Dunamis, NIGCOMSAT, and Nigeria-Korea Model School.

    Other affected areas include Lugbe Primary, Zuma Steel, Kapwa Village, NIA Junior/Senior, Tipper Garage, Tudu Wada, Peace Village, Video Club, CRD, 1R, T-Pumpy Estate, New Site, Back of Dunamis, Jedo, and Forte Royal Estate.

    The company also noted that customers in Aso Drive, NSA, NASS, NJC, FJC, Supreme Court, WuBassy Barracks, Army War College, Mambila Barracks, Yara Dua Barracks, DIA, Niger Barracks, Lungi & Agu Ironsi Barracks, and surrounding areas were affected.

    According to the statement, AEDC regretted to inform its customers that the power outage in these areas was due to a technical fault on the feeder serving them.

    The company assured that its dedicated technical team was working diligently to restore power as quickly as possible.

    “Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to serve you better,” it said.

  • Supreme Court, NIA, DIA, Airport, National Assembly in darkness as AEDC announces blackout

    Supreme Court, NIA, DIA, Airport, National Assembly in darkness as AEDC announces blackout

    Several areas in the Federal Capital Territory have been plunged into darkness following a power outage announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).

    AEDC, in a notice issued on Monday, attributed the blackout to a technical fault on the feeder supplying electricity to the affected locations.

    “Dear valued customers in Utako, Wuye, Jabi, Airport, NJI, NARSDA, NABDA, Lugbe Shoprite, Riverpark Estate, War College, Dunamis, NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria-Korea Model School.

    “Also customers in Lugbe Primary, Zuma Steel, Kapwa Village, NIA Junior/Senior, Tipper Garage, Tudu Wada, Peace Village, Video Club, CRD, 1R, T-Pumpy Estate, New Site, Back of Dunamis, Jedo, and Forte Royal Estate.

    “Customers in Aso Drive, NSA, NASS, NJC, FJC, and Supreme Court; Wubassy Barracks, Army War College, Mambila Barrack, Yara Dua Barrack, DIA, Niger Barrack, Lungi & Agu Irosi Barrack, and surrounding areas.

    “We regret to inform you that the power outage is due to a technical fault on the feeder serving these areas. Our dedicated technical team is working tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible,” the statement read.

  • Eight embassies, several estates thrown into darkness as power outage hits Abuja (Full List)

    Eight embassies, several estates thrown into darkness as power outage hits Abuja (Full List)

    The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says a technical fault led to the disruption of electricity in at least eight foreign embassies and several residential estates IN Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.

    TheNewsGuru learnt that the outages were caused by a combination of six technical faults and one planned maintenance activity.

    The most recent outage, which occurred during this period, affected several embassies in the capital, including those of America, Turkey, Cuba, Ethiopia, Iran, Liberia, Egypt, and Japan.

    In addition, residential areas such as Brains & Hammer City Estate, Today Estate, Dape District, Katsina Estate, Paradise Estate, Ochacho Estate, Kafe District, American Embassy Estate, and parts of Gwarinpa were also impacted.

    Speaking about the development, AEDC, in a statement reassured the public that its technical team was working diligently to restore power to the affected areas as quickly 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 which will temporarily disrupt vending services for prepaid customers.

    AEDC stated that during this maintenance window, prepaid customers might experience brief interruptions when recharging their meters or accessing vending platforms. Normal services are expected to resume immediately after the maintenance is completed.

    “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.’’

  • AEDC assures full restoration of power supply to FCT

    AEDC assures full restoration of power supply to FCT

    The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company says electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will begin to enjoy full power supply from Feb 23.

    The company said this in a statement on its X handle in Abuja on Monday.

    It said the ongoing restoration efforts by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the underground transmission line damaged by vandals near Millennium Park in Abuja, will be completed by Feb. 23.

    “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has assured that restoration efforts are actively ongoing, with their engineers’ working day and night to replace and reconnect the damaged cable.

    “TCN is committed to complete the work and restore normal power supply to Central Area Transmission Substation (AT5) on Feb. 23, ‘’ it said.

    The company said that it regret the continued power supply disruption affecting Wuye, Utako, Jabi, Mabushi and Katampe Districts.

    Others are Life Camp, Wuse Zones 1-7, Wuse 2, Maitama, parts of the Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas.

    It said power disruption was due to the vandalisation of the 132kV Katampe – Central Area underground transmission cable.

    “We understand the inconvenience this may cause you and sincerely appreciate your patience. While repair work continues, load management will be implemented to optimise available supply.

    “We remain in close collaboration with TCN to ensure a swift resolution and the full restoration of power to the affected areas, ”it said.

  • 16-day power outage begins in FCT Abuja today

    16-day power outage begins in FCT Abuja today

    The 16-day load shedding for some parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced from today 6th of January 2024 as announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).

    Recall that AEDC had announced the power interruption in parts of its franchise areas that will last until January 21.

    It was gathered that the load shedding was as a result of the relocation of the 33 KiloVolt (KV) DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).

    AEDC listed areas to be affected during the period to include Lugbe and environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church.

    “Other areas are American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC headquarters, Coca Cola, Railway, Federal Medical Centre (FMC).

    ”Parts of Apo, Parts of Gudu, Gbazango and environs, Parts of Kubwa, Bwari and environs, Parts of Jahi, Parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi and environs, and other parts of Abuja.

    ”We are working  round  the  clock  to  reduce  downtime  as much as possible,  and regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” it said.

    No light from 9am to 4pm daily – TCN

    Meanwhile, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the  rationing of power supply as announced by AEDC.

    Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager,  Public Affairs made the confirmation in a statement in Abuja on Saturday.

    Mbah confirmed that the rationing would be due to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)’s road dualisation project along the Apo axis.

    She said that eight number of 132 Kilovolt (kV) and 33kV towers would be relocated along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line (Outer Southern Expressway route).

    Mbah confirmed the areas to be affected to include Kubwa, Karu, Maraba, Nyanya, Masaka, Keffi, Kukwaba, and Apo Mechanic.

    According to her, the power rationing will  also affect parts of Lugbe, Trademore Estate, Pyakasa, Sabon Lugbe Chika and  Alaita axis.

    “This relocation work will necessitate a planned power outage from 6th  to 20th January from 9am to 4pm daily, which is the estimated duration for the dismantling and construction of the towers.

    “It will also allow for the restringing of the power cables that will enable resumption of bulk power supply to the Apo Transmission Substation from Gwagwalada Substation.

    “While the relocation of the transmission towers is a necessity for the road completion project, TCN apologises for the inconvenience this planned power outage will cause,” she said.

    Mbah assured  customers that power supply would be restored as soon as the towers relocation and cable stringing were completed.

  • TCN releases details on planned power outage in Abuja

    TCN releases details on planned power outage in Abuja

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the  rationing of power supply for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)’s customers in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between Jan.  6 and Jan. 20.

    Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager,  Public Affairs made the announcement in a statement in Abuja on Saturday.

    Mbah said that the rationing would be due to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)’s road dualisation project along the Apo axis.

    She said that eight number 132 Kilo Volt (kV) and 33kV towers would be relocated along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line (Outer Southern Expressway route).

    Mbah listed the areas to be affected to include Kubwa, Karu,Maraba, Nyanya,Masaka,Keffi, Kukwaba, and Apo Mechanic.

    According to her, the power rationing will  also affect parts of Lugbe, Trademore Estate, Pyakasa, Sabon Lugbe Chika and  Alaita axis.

    ”This relocation work will necessitate a planned power outage from 6th  to 20th Jan from 9am to 4pm daily, which is the estimated duration for the dismantling and construction of the towers.

    “It will also allow for the restringing of the power cables that will enable resumption of bulk power supply to the Apo Transmission Substation from Gwagwalada Substation.

    ”While the relocation of the transmission towers is a necessity for the road completion project, TCN apologises for the inconvenience this planned power outage will cause, ”she said.

    Mbah assured  customers that power supply would be restored as soon as the towers relocation and cable stringing were completed.

    Recall that the the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) had, on Friday, announced an impending power interruption in parts of its franchise areas between Jan.  6 and Jan. 21.

  • Darkness looms in parts of FCT as AEDC announces load shedding

    Darkness looms in parts of FCT as AEDC announces load shedding

    The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced an impending power interruption in parts of its franchise areas between Jan.  6 and Jan. 21.

    The AEDC made the announcement on its X handle in Abuja on Friday.

    According  to the company, to Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) is relocating the 33 Kilo Volt (KV) DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.

    It listed areas that would experience power outages during the period to include Lugbe and environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church.

    “Others areas are American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC headquarters, Coca Cola, Railway, Federal Medical Centre (FMC).

    ”Parts of Apo, Parts of Gudu, Gbazango and environs, Parts of Kubwa, Bwari and environs, Parts of Jahi, Parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi and environs, and other parts of Abuja.

    ”We are working  round  the  clock  to  reduce  downtime  as much as possible,  and regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” it said.

  • Restoration of national grid has commenced – AEDC

    Restoration of national grid has commenced – AEDC

    The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has confirmed that the restoration of the collapsed national grid has commenced.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports AEDC made the confirmation while alerting its customers to the collapse of the national grid on Wednesday.

    “Dear Valued Customers, We wish to inform you that a system disturbance occurred on the national grid at 1:32pm today causing power outage across our franchise areas.

    “While gradual restoration of power supply has commenced, be assured that we are coordinating closely with relevant stakeholders to restore power fully as soon as the grid is stabilized,” the AEDC stated.