Wike Acts to Restore Power in Maitama Amid Protests

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, intervened to restore electricity supply in Maitama after consumers protested against power outages. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) disclosed that the disruptions were due to encroachments affecting their infrastructure.

Wike was fully briefed on the developments and took steps to facilitate an urgent resolution to the issue. The AEDC expressed appreciation for Wike's prompt intervention and commitment to resolving the crisis.

They also indicated that they would work closely with the Federal Capital Territory Administration and relevant security agencies to safeguard critical electrical infrastructure. The company appealed to consumers in Maitama and neighboring areas for patience as they continued efforts to restore normal power supply as quickly and safely as possible.