From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced that it is evacuating power from Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) 2x60MVA 132/33KV GIS Transmission Station with a view to improving electricity supply in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This move will boost power supply to customers across Abuja such as Gwarinpa, Life Camp, Kubwa, and environs.
In a statement, Chief Marketing Officer of AEDC, Donald Etim, said that after the completion of 33KV feeders and the installation of auto reclosers at the Dawaki 2x60MVA, 132/33KV transmission station, electricity supply in Gwarimpa and other areas will greatly be improved.
“Abuja Electricity is evacuating the initial load from this facility starting from April 17, 2023, on two feeders.
The constructed 33KV feeders will de-load Gwarinpa and Life Camp 33KV feeders from AT2 Katampe, as well as Dawaki and Bwari 33KV feeders from AT4 Kubwa TS.
“The project will improve power supply availability within Gwarinpa, Dawaki, Katampe, Life Camp, Kubwa, Bwari, and environs.
‘‘We are thrilled to announce the successful commissioning of our new 33KV feeders, which is a proof of our commitment to meeting the growing electricity needs of our customers. These feeders will not only help de-load the existing infrastructure but also improve the overall performance of our distribution network, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply to our valued customers in Gwarinpa, Life Camp and other locations” Etim said, adding that the two AEDC 33KV feeders commissioned today will evacuate power from the 132/33KV GIS Transmission Station, Dawaki as follows:
33kv Feeder H02 will feed Gwarinpa 1st-5th Avenue; Setraco and Citec Estate, while 33KV Feeder H03 will feed 6th and 7th Avenue, Adkan Estate, and Grand Products in Dawaki” the Chief Marketing Officer, noted.
Also covered are Urban Shelter, Charly Boy, News Engineering, and environs, he said.
“As a customer-centric company, we are constantly investing in our infrastructure to enhance service quality and customer experience. The commissioning of these new feeders is a strategic move to address the increased demand for electricity in these areas and ensure an efficient and reliable power supply to our customers
“As the load evacuation phase unfolds in the next few weeks, load may be adjusted gradually as we observe the feeder performances,” Etim said.