Onitsha, Dec. 5, 2025 — The management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Limited has informed customers in Anambra State of a scheduled blackout this Sunday, December 7, 2025.
According to the company, the outage is necessary to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) crew to install a new TR13 60MVA transformer and reconfigure outgoing feeders at the Onitsha Transmission Station The Punch Daily Post Nigeria Anambra Daily.
Areas Affected
The blackout will impact several feeders and communities, including:
Niccus and Ogidi
Nwaziki 11KV
Woliwo 11KV
Army Barracks, Awada, Obosi, Umunya
Juddy Bolema, Nnewi Oba, Nnewi Industrial, Ossomala, 3-3 Daily Post Nigeria
Why It Matters
Infrastructure upgrade: The installation of the 60MVA transformer is expected to improve electricity supply reliability in the region.
Short-term inconvenience: Customers will experience a temporary blackout but benefit from stronger power delivery afterward.
Transparency: FirstPower emphasized that the notice is part of its commitment to keeping customers informed about planned disruptions.
Risks & Considerations
Businesses and households should prepare for the outage by charging devices, securing alternative power sources, and planning around the downtime.
Critical services such as hospitals and industries may need to rely on backup generators during the three-hour window.
Weather conditions or technical delays could extend the outage beyond the scheduled time, though FirstPower has assured customers of timely completion.
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