By BONIFACE AKARAH

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has intervened in efforts to resolve the power outage affecting Maitama and adjoining areas following the reported invasion and encroachment on its C2 Maitama Substation.

AEDC disclosed this in an addendum to an earlier statement on the disruption, saying that the matter had been escalated to the highest levels of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and that the minister had taken personal interest in resolving the situation.

According to the electricity distribution company in the statement issued this Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2026, Wike has been fully briefed on the incident and is working to facilitate an urgent resolution of the issues responsible for the disruption.

"We are pleased to confirm that the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, has been fully briefed on the situation and has personally intervened to facilitate an urgent resolution of the issues responsible for the current power disruption affecting Maitama and adjoining areas," AEDC said.

The company stated that it is collaborating with the FCT Administration, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to secure the facility and restore electricity supply.

"AEDC is working closely with the Honourable Minister, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to secure the substation, protect this critical electricity infrastructure and expedite the restoration of electricity supply," the company stated.

AEDC also commended the minister for what it described as his prompt response to the incident.

"We commend the Honourable 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 statement added.

The company did not indicate when electricity supply would be fully restored but assured residents that efforts were ongoing to resolve the disruption as quickly as possible.

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