Abuja: The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced its ongoing collaboration with stakeholders in the power sector to ensure a steady electricity supply in its franchise areas. The Managing Director of AEDC, Mr. Chijioke Okwuokenye, highlighted these efforts during a media interaction in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Okwuokenye stated that AEDC is engaging in partnerships to enhance power generation in areas where the existing grid is insufficient. He mentioned a 350 Megawatts (MW) generation plant being developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) near Gwagwalada, expected to be operational between late 2026 and early 2027. This plant is anticipated to significantly reduce energy costs for Abuja and its surrounding areas. AEDC is working closely with NNPC to integrate this power into their network, aiming for improved service delivery by 2027.
Okwuokenye also noted the company’s efforts to introduce embedded generation in regions where grid capacity is lacking. He reported a 15 percent increase in energy intake for 2025 compared to the previous year. Although challenges remain in reaching certain areas, progress is being made, and the prospects for the future appear promising.
In terms of achievements, AEDC has focused on reducing losses, achieving a 10 basis point reduction from 42 percent to 32 percent in 2025 alone. The company has also met its market obligations, overcoming past difficulties in fulfilling payment commitments. From 2025 to the present, AEDC has metered 70,000 customers under the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme Metering Initiative (DISREP) and The Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF), transitioning them from estimated billing to accurate billing, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and market liquidity.
Additionally, AEDC is constructing a new feeder in Wuse to improve power reliability. By mid-March, residents in Wuse are expected to enjoy up to 20 hours of uninterrupted power supply. The company is also developing a dedicated feeder for Idu, which is currently under regulatory review, to ensure consistent power supply in the industrial area. Okwuokenye emphasized the importance of creating positive impact clusters to build investor and customer confidence in AEDC’s capabilities.
He urged customers to remain patient as the company strives to provide constant and reliable electricity services.