The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has terminated the employment of more than 800 workers as part of a large-scale internal restructuring effort.
The exercise, which began on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, is aimed at repositioning the company for improved operational efficiency and customer service delivery.
According sources, multiple insiders confirmed that management initially proposed dismissing 1,800 employees but later reduced the figure to 800 after intense negotiations with the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC).
One affected worker, who spoke anonymously, said, “Management initially wanted to sack 1,800 workers, but after union intervention, the number was reduced to 800. The unions had earlier insisted that nobody should be dismissed.”
Another source added that the affected employees began receiving their termination letters on Thursday after an initial delay earlier in the week.
In a statement released on Friday, AEDC confirmed the restructuring but did not specify the number of staff affected.
“In line with our corporate transformation strategy, the management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has commenced a restructuring exercise designed to enhance service delivery and improve operational efficiency,” the company stated.
It explained that the shake-up was part of a broader plan to make the organisation more agile and customer-focused, adding that some employees were promoted while others were retired or released due to underperformance.
The statement added that AEDC had initiated a comprehensive employee development and customer management programme to strengthen its service quality and maintain customer trust.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity to customers across its coverage areas — the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, and Nasarawa States.
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