AEDC attributes power outage to system collapse

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has attributed the power outage currently being experienced within its franchise area to system failure from the national grid.

The company’s management, in a statement issued on Monday, said that the system collapsed at about 10.55 a.m. on Monday.

“Please be informed that the current power outage is due to system failure from the national grid.

“The system collapsed at about 10.55 a.m. today (Monday), causing the outage being experienced.

“We appeal for your understanding, as all stakeholders are working hard to restore normal power supply,” the statement said.