……MDAs, Barracks, and Government Agencies on Notice for Outstanding Bills
In a bold move, the Abuja Electricity Distribution PLC has announced plans to disconnect numerous government agencies, including barracks, due to their combined outstanding debt of over N47.1 billion.
The list of defaulting entities comprises crucial government offices such as the Ministry of Finance, Information, Budget, Works and Housing, Nigeria Police Force, Presidential Villa, CBN Governor, EFCC, FIRS, FAAN, and state liaison offices in the FCT.
In a disconnection notice issued on Monday, the distribution company has set a 10-day deadline for the affected Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to settle their debts to avoid a potential blackout starting on February 28, 2024.
“The Abuja Electricity Distribution PLC is constrained to do this publication with the details of Government, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies with long outstanding unpaid bills for services rendered to them through the provision of electricity supply in that our previous attempts to make them honour their obligations have not achieved the desired results,” the notice read.
“The relevant MDAs are hereby given notice that the AEDC shall after the expiration of 10 days from the date of this publication, that is, after Wednesday, 28th February 2024, embark on the disconnection of our services to them until they discharge their obligations to us by paying their debts.”
This decisive action underscores the company’s commitment to resolving long-standing financial issues and ensuring fair treatment for all customers in the region.
The clock is ticking for the government agencies to settle their dues and avoid the imminent power disconnection.
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