FirstPower Announces Planned Power Outage in Anambra
Electricity Poles
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka
FirstPower Electricity Distribution Limited (FPEDL) has announced a planned power outage in parts of Anambra State, scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, between 10:00am and 1:00pm.
According to a statement released by the management of FPEDL, the outage is necessary to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) crew to bring in its TR13 60MVA transformer and reconfigure the outgoing feeders at the Onitsha Transmission Station (TS).
The company said affected areas will include Army Barracks, Awada, Obosi, Umunya, Juddy Bolema, Nnewi Oba, Nnewi Industrial, Ossomala, 3-3, Niccus, Ogidi, Nwaziki 11KV, and Woliwo 11KV feeders.
The management however apologized for the inconvenience the outage may cause, stating that the exercise is aimed at improving service reliability.
The statement read in full: “The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Limited (FPEDL) wishes to inform her esteemed customers that there will be a planned power outage on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
“This is to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) crew to bring in its TR13 60MVA transformer and reconfigure the outgoing feeders at the Onitsha Transmission Station (TS).
“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 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 her customers of its commitment to providing satisfactory services.”
