AEDC Addresses Power Supply Challenges in Nasarawa State Amid Dry Season Constraints

"AEDC remains dedicated to serving the people of Nasarawa State and our entire franchise area. We are hopeful for an imminent improvement in national supply and stand ready to restore more stable service, while advancing longer-term solutions to reduce dependency on the grid and deliver more resilient power access."  Management.

 

 

Energy consumers in Lafia, Keffi, Nasarawa and Masaka and other communities across Nasarawa State, under the franchise coverage areas by the Abuja  Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC as well as the general public, have been appealed to the DisCo, to continue to exercise patience regarding the current constraints affecting electricity supply in its franchise areas.

 

A statement from the management of the AEDC noted that "it's deeply aware of and empathise with the frustrations being experienced due to the limited power allocation to Lafia, which has recently hovered between 5 MW and 10 MW—far below what is required to meet the growing demand in the state capital and surrounding areas. This has resulted in extended outages and heightened customer concerns, including recent expressions of agitation."

 

According to the AEDC management, "the current situation stems primarily from national-level challenges beyond AEDC’s direct control. Nigeria’s power sector faces significant constraints during the dry season (typically November to April), when hydropower generation drops due to low water levels in dams, and many thermal plants experience reduced gas supply from pipeline issues, vandalism, and other supply-chain disruptions. These factors have led to lower overall generation and reduced allocations from the national grid to all Distribution Companies (DisCos), including AEDC.

 

"Recent data from the grid operator show that allocations to DisCos have been severely limited at times, sometimes dropping dramatically due to system issues or generation shortfalls. Similar notices from other DisCos have attributed widespread outages to gas shortages and reduced national generation, emphasising that such declines are not within the DisCos’ control but require collective efforts from generation companies, gas suppliers, and regulators.

 

"In the case of Nasarawa State, we have managed to increase supply to Lafia up to 10 MW where possible, despite threats to allocations from neighbouring regions and overall national limitations. We remain committed to equitable distribution and are working closely with relevant stakeholders, including security agencies and state authorities, to monitor and manage the situation." The statement read.

 

The management further noted that, "AEDC appreciates the patience and understanding of our customers during this period. We are intensifying public sensitization efforts to explain the national electricity realities, particularly the seasonal impacts of the dry season on hydropower and gas-fired plants. We encourage calm and constructive dialogue as we continue to advocate for improved allocations and infrastructure enhancements at the national level."

 

The AEDC however assured her customers that:

* We are actively engaging with the national grid operators and other stakeholders to secure better allocations as soon as conditions improve.

* Revenue collection remains critical for sustaining operations and investing in network upgrades, but we prioritise safety and fairness in supply distribution.

* We remain committed to providing innovative solutions in the near future that will help mitigate over-reliance on the national grid, including through partnerships for solar mini-grids, interconnected renewable energy projects, and other distributed energy resources to enhance reliability and sustainability in areas such as Nasarawa State.

 

The AEDC management therefore advised  customers to report any specific concerns through the official channels of the company, stressing that it will continue transparent communication via our platforms.

"AEDC remains dedicated to serving the people of Nasarawa State and our entire franchise area. We are hopeful for an imminent improvement in national supply and stand ready to restore more stable service, while advancing longer-term solutions to reduce dependency on the grid and deliver more resilient power access." The statement concluded.