The National Grid has experienced system failure for the fifth time this year as the country has been plunged into a nationwide blackout since 6.49pm on Sunday.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) also disclosed that the development was responsible for the current power outage being experienced in Abuja and its environs.
The AEDC in its verified Facebook page on Sunday night, appealed to its Abuja customers and those within its areas of operation for understanding, saying that relevant authorities were working tirelessly to restore the power supply.
In the public notice, the AEDC said, “Please be informed that the current power outage is due to a system failure from the National Grid. The system collapsed at about 6.49pm today 12th June, 2022, causing the outage currently being experienced.
“We appeal for your understanding as all stakeholders are working hard to restore normal supply,” said the management of AEDC.”
