The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, on Tuesday, said the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress has caused a power outage in the state. A statement by the AEDC management posted on X, advised residents of Abuja to find ways of managing the outage pending the restoration of power. “We are aware of the general power outage being experienced across our franchise due to enforcement by NLC of the 2-day warning strike embarked upon by the labour union. Kindly unplug sensitive electronic devices and appliances from power sources pending the restoration of power. We remain committed to serving you.”The PUNCH reports that electricity workers – the National Union of Electricity Employees of Nigeria, joined the two-day strike initiated by the NLC.

Source: Punch September 06, 2023 06:28 UTC