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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Minister of theFederal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has intervened in the encroachment of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) facility by land grabbers, a situation that threw the entire Maitama District of Abuja and environs into darkness.
Earlier, AEDC had reported that it could not supply electricity from its C2 Maitama Substation following the invasion and unlawful encroachment of the facility by land grabbers led by an Assistant Director of Federal Capital Development Administration (FCDA), Mr. Chinedu Okoro.
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According to the electricity distribution company, during the encroachment, vital electricity cables and other network infrastructure were damaged, making it unsafe and technically impossible to continue power supply from the facility.
In a statement, AEDC also said that it had petitioned the relevant authorities over the activities of individuals, stressing that the substation and its land duly belonged to it, while calling on relevant authorities to investigate the matter.
Meanwhile, following the intervention of Wike, AEDC is working closely with the FCDA, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to secure the substation and protect the critical electricity infrastructure as well as expedite the restoration of electricity supply.
“We commend the minister for his swift intervention and unwavering commitment to resolving the matter. AEDC remains fully committed to restoring electricity supply as quickly and safely as possible and appreciates the patience, understanding and continued support of our customers during this challenging period,” the management said.
