The Management of First Power Electricity Distribution Limited, on Friday, released a statement, alerting residents of Anambra State that some areas of the State will experience a three-hour scheduled power outage on Sunday.
The Statement explained that the blackout is necessary to allow the Transmission Company of Nigeria to install a TR13 60MVA transformer and also adjust the outgoing feeders at the Onitsha Transmission Station.
According to the Company, the affected areas will include Army Barracks, Awada, Obosi, Umunya, Juddy Bolema, Nnewi Oba, Nnewi Industrial, Ossomala, 3-3, Niccus, and Ogidi. Others are: Nwaziki 11KV and Woliwo 11KV feeders, among others.
“The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Limited wishes to inform its esteemed customers that there will be a planned power outage on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm.
“This is to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria crew to bring in its TR13 60MVA transformer and reconfigure the outgoing feeders at the Onitsha Transmission Station. To achieve this, the MOBITRA 40MVA & 45MVA transformers and the 1T1 100MVA 132/33KV transformer will be opened to create a safe working space for the crew.
“As a result of this, the following 33KV feeders will be affected: Army Barracks, Awada, Obosi, Umunya, Juddy Bolema, Nnewi Oba, Nnewi Industrial, Ossomala, 3-3, Niccus, and Ogidi; including Nwaziki 11KV, and Woliwo 11KV feeders. Consequently, all customers served by the affected feeders will be without an electricity supply during the period of the exercise
“We sincerely regret the inconvenience this may cause our esteemed customers and count on their understanding, as this exercise is geared towards improving service reliability. FPEDL assures its customers of its commitment to providing satisfactory services.” The statement stated.
