FCT residents tasks AEDC on equitable distribution of power
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the inequitable distribution of power to their homes and business premises.
The residents appealed to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to ensure that the current load shedding is done fairly.
While speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, the residents said they have not had electricity for almost five consecutive days.
Revealing that the poor power supply and blackouts in some parts of the Territory had lingered for almost two months.
Meanwhile, AEDC attributed the poor supply to its franchise areas to low power generation from the national grid.
Mr Donald Etim, the AEDC Chief Marketing Officer, had said this in a statement issued in Abuja on March 4.
“The AEDC wishes to inform our customers in Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa and the FCT that the current low and unstable supply of electricity to homes and businesses is as a result of low power generated to the national grid.
“In recent weeks, the level of power generated and served to the national grid for onward delivery to customers has been abysmally low,” Etim said.
This according to AEDC has led to load shedding currently being experienced in the Territory.
Electricity consumers residing in Nyanya, Lugbe, Kubwa , Prince and Princess Estate, Area 3, Gaduwa and environs disclosed that they have not had light for days.
According to them, inspite of the load-shedding, some areas have constant power supply, while other areas dont have at all.
Mr Peter Otabor, a Pharmacist residing in Gaduwa Estate said “we know AEDC is load-shedding light but they should ensure that it is equitably distributed to all”.
