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FCT Residents Decry Inequitable Power Distribution, Urges Fairness
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the inequitable distribution of power to their homes and business premises.
The residents appealed to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to ensure that the current load shedding was done fairly.
They told The Tide source in Abuja yesterday that they have not had electricity for almost five consecutive days.
The poor power supply or blackouts in some parts of the territory had lingered for almost two months.
AEDC had attributed the poor supply to its franchise areas to low power generation from the national grid.
The AEDC Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Donald Etim, had said this in a statement issued in Abuja on March 4.
“The AEDC wishes to inform our customers in Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa States and the FCT that the current low and unstable supply of electricity to homes and businesses is as a result of low power generated to the national grid.
“In recent weeks, the level of power generated and served to the national grid for onward delivery to customers has been abysmally low,” Etim said.
This, according to AEDC has led to load shedding currently being experienced in the territory.
Electricity consumers residing in Nyanya, Lugbe, Kubwa , Prince and Princess Estate, Area 3, Gaduwa and environs told The Tide source that they have not had light for days.
According to them, inspite of the load-shedding, some areas have constant power supply, while other areas do not have at all.
A Pharmacist residing in Gaduwa Estate Mr Peter Otabor, said, “we know AEDC is load-shedding light but they should ensure that it is equitably distributed to all”.
Otabor said that for close to two days, there was no light in the estate but other areas had light.
“I know there is low power supply currently on in the country, so if they want to give us light for two hours, so be it, I do not like a situation where some will have and others do not have,” he said.
Mrs Juliet Okojie, who resides at Prince and Princess Estate, Gudu, also coroborated what Otabor said.
Okojie said that the little power available should go round everybody.
Mr Eramus Okon, a banker who resides at Area 3, decried the poor power supply to the area, saying it had worsened in the last two months.
Okon said “we have only had light four times for few hours in the last three weeks”, a situation he said had affected his daily routine.
“You know I am a banker and I close late from work, I only cook once a week every Saturday but with this light situation, I cannot do that.
“I am appealing to AEDC to give us light even for two or three hours a day,” he said.
Mr Smart Okeke, who owns a cold room at Lugbe told newsmen that he had to put on his generator every day for close to 10 hours to preserve his goods.
“Cold room business is not easy to manage without light, so I have to look for diesel for my generator to power my cold room.
“I know about the low power supply and load-shedding but I will be happy if AEDC can give us light for five hours a day, “he said.
In Kubwa, Mrs Ese Williams, who reside in Phase 2, Kubwa Extension said there had been no stable light in the area for close to three weeks.
According to Williams, even when the light comes, it is so low that it cannot carry fridge or even fan.
“I have thrown away the perishable food stuff I stored in my freezer as they had all gone bad.
“I am appealing to AEDC to rectify the fault and give us light even if it for five hours a day, “ she said.
A fashion designer also in Kubwa, Mrs Shola Akinremi said lack of stable electricity supply in the area had continued to affect her business, saying that she could not meet up her customers’ needs.
Akinremi said that it was very difficult for her to sew at night as her generator was faulty.
When contacted, Mr Donald Etim, AEDC’s Chief Marketing Officer told newsmen that parts of Lugbe, Kubwa, Area 3 and environs were experiencing poor power supply due to faults.
Etim said that AEDC team were working assiduously to ensure that those faults were quickly resolved to ensure consumers get steady power supply.
“We are not happy about this and our team are working to ensure these faults are rectified quickly, “he said .
The Presiding Bishop of Kingdom Life Gospel Ministries Outreach, Port Harcourt, Bishop Victor Uzosike, has described love as the bedrock of human existence, family stability and societal harmony, stressing that without love, nothing meaningful can thrive.
Bishop Uzosike made this assertion while speaking to journalists during the wedding ceremony of his daughter, Praise Uzosike, to Architect Chibuzor Akubueze on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The solemnisation was held at the Kingdom Life Gospel Ministries Outreach, Port Harcourt, and was attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond.
According to the cleric, love is not only the foundation of relationships but also a powerful force that determines the success of individuals, families and communities.
“If you do not love a place, that place will not bless you. If you do not love your children, they will not be useful to you. If you do not love your family, your family will become a strange island to you. What you do not love, you do not have. Love is the key,” he said.
Reflecting on his family’s journey, Bishop Uzosike said God’s love had sustained them through seasons of challenges and triumphs, noting that unity had remained their greatest strength.
“We have stayed together as one family. God has shown us love in miraculous and mysterious ways, especially during difficult times,” he stated.
Describing the wedding as an amazing and beautiful experience, the bishop expressed appreciation for the show of love from his daughter’s friends, many of whom travelled from the United Kingdom and Ghana to attend the ceremony. He revealed that some of them personally paid for their flights and accommodation, which he described as a rare display of genuine friendship.
He also disclosed that his first daughter, who lives in Manchester, United Kingdom, with her husband, could not attend the wedding due to tight schedules, but noted that she remains happily married and fulfilled.
While thanking guests for honouring his family with their presence, prayers and goodwill, Bishop Uzosike said he felt proud and grateful to God.
“One of the greatest gifts God can give to a man is children who are sound in all ramifications. My children can see, hear, speak and walk. That alone is enough reason to be grateful,” he said.
He praised the bride, describing Praise as an exceptional achiever who had distinguished herself academically. According to him, she completed secondary school at 15, graduated with First Class honours at 19, and earned distinctions in her MBA as well as her first and second master’s degrees.
“For a long time, people believed that highly educated women may not marry early or at all. Today, Praise has proved otherwise. She has made her mother and me very proud,” he said, describing her as a rare gem.
Bishop Uzosike also expressed joy over his son-in-law, whom he described as God-fearing, disciplined and professionally sound.
“He is well brought up, passionate about God and morally upright. His parents did a great job. My wife, Pastor Esther, also did an excellent job,” he added.
The wedding ceremony attracted prominent personalities, including the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu; the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Ayemeyie; and several senior clerics.
Bishop Fidelis Ugbong officiated the solemnisation, while Apostle Chika Onuzo delivered the sermon, identifying communication, sex and money as key factors that can strengthen or weaken marriages.
Prof. Ngozi Odu also prayed for the couple and paid glowing tributes, drawing admiration from attendees.
The reception, held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Port Harcourt, was equally colourful. Justice Matilda Ayemeyie proposed the toast, describing marriage as not always a bed of roses and emphasising patience, commitment and understanding.
The event was chaired by Chief Henry Nwabugo and attended by notable personalities, including retired Supreme Court Justice Mary Odili; Apostle David Zilly-Aggrey; Hon. Otunba Jumbo; Nze Best Anele; and Prof. Henry Ogiri, among others.
Guests were entertained with dance performances by the couple, while the parents’ outing added elegance to the celebration. The master of ceremonies, Ambassador Kingsley, kept the audience engaged with humour and interactive sessions.
Overall, the wedding was a remarkable blend of spirituality, culture and celebration, marked by love, joy and unforgettable moments.
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