AEDC lists Abuja communities for two-week power outage from September 3

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has told residents in several Abuja neighbourhoods to expect temporary load shedding starting September 3, 2026. The power cuts will run for two weeks as part of network rehabilitation works.

AEDC said the exercise is meant to improve electricity reliability and boost supply capacity for customers. It is scheduled to end on September 22, 2026.

Affected areas

The company listed dozens of streets, government offices and commercial areas across Maitama and surrounding districts. They include Usuma Street, Gana Street, Kunene Close, Pope John Paul, Holy See, Russian Embassy, Japanese Embassy, Usuma Close, Zenith Bank, Lake Chad and Lake Alawo.

Also affected are Sinclair, Nigerian Governors' Forum, Onah Crescent, Kainji Street, Kastinala, BPE, Osun Crescent, Osun Close, Kura Close, Danube Street, River Niger, Transcorp and TCN Headquarters. Customs Office Headquarters, NCC Headquarters, NUC Headquarters, British Council, Oakland, Maitama Heights, Maitama Extension and their environs were also included.

What AEDC said

AEDC said the outages are not permanent and will only last as long as the rehabilitation exercise requires. The company said the works are designed to strengthen network reliability and raise capacity so customers can enjoy a more stable electricity supply once the exercise is complete.

In its statement, AEDC said: "This is not a permanent outage. The temporary load shedding is necessary to facilitate the rehabilitation exercise, which is scheduled to run for two weeks and is expected to end on 22 September 2026. The works are aimed at improving network reliability and increasing capacity for a more dependable electricity supply."

The company apologised for the disruption and asked customers to bear with it while the works continue. Residents and businesses with questions can reach AEDC on 08039070070.

Earlier fault and tariff concerns

This announcement comes days after AEDC reported a separate fault that had already disrupted electricity supply across Abuja and nearby areas. In a notice issued on September 1, 2026, the company said a technical fault on the 132kV Katampe-GIS Dawaki Line 1 tripped at around 7:13 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, leaving the system to run on the available Line 2.

The fault triggered load shedding on several 33kV feeders connected to transmission stations at GIS Dawaki, Kubwa and Suleja. AEDC said its engineers were working with industry partners to restore full supply but did not give a specific timeline for when that would happen.

Nigerians may also face higher electricity tariffs soon. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has indicated it is reviewing electricity tariffs across all customer bands due to increasing operational costs in the sector. The development has come as a concern among electricity consumers who are already battling increasing costs of living.