The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has laid off over 800 Nigerian employees.
The exercise, which began on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, marks a major phase in the company’s ongoing internal restructuring.
According to PUNCH, multiple sources within the company confirmed that the management had initially planned to dismiss 1,800 employees before scaling the figure down to 800 following intense negotiations with the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC).
One of the affected workers disclosed, “management wanted to sack 1800, but after much pressure, they brought it down to 800. The unions initially insisted that nobody should be sacked,” the employee, who pleaded not to be named in order not to be victimised, stated.
Another insider added, “The unions first said nobody should be sacked, but later they allegedly agreed to 800. The affected staff were supposed to start receiving their letters from Monday, but it was delayed, and then yesterday, the affected staff started receiving letters.”
In a statement on Friday, the company confirmed dismissing the workers but did not disclose the number of those affected.
“In line with its corporate transformation strategy, the management of Abuja Electricity Distribution PIc (AEDC) hereby announces a restructuring exercise aimed at delivering improved services to our customers as well as enhanced operational efficiency and excellence,” the statement reads.
“The restructuring is in line with our strategic direction to become more agile, innovative, and customer-centric.
“As part of the transformation, we have promoted high-performing staff, released retiring employees and those performing below par, and have put in motion the implementation of a robust employee development and customer management plan aimed at driving our customer-centric focus.”
The AEDC reaffirmed its commitment to delivering reliable, safe, and sustainable electricity to customers across all its service areas, while contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria’s energy sector.
AEDC, as one of the major electricity distribution companies in Nigeria, supplies electricity to the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, and Nasarawa States.
