The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a stern warning to several high-profile institutions, including the Defence Headquarters and the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, over unpaid electricity bills. In a notice released on Saturday, AEDC set a deadline of June 3rd, 2024, for these customers to settle their debts or face disconnection.
Among those listed are the Kogi and Niger State governments, along with various federal ministries and agencies. AEDC emphasized the critical nature of timely bill payments for maintaining and improving their infrastructure, ensuring they can continue to provide efficient and reliable services to the community.
The full list of debtors as released by AEDC includes:
1. Nigeria Army
2. Nigeria Airforce
3. Defence Headquarters (HQ)
4. Federal Capital Development Authority
5. Kogi State Government
6. Niger State Government
7. Nigeria Police Force HQ
8. Nigerian Army Barracks
9. Federal Ministry of Industry
10. Nigeria Police Force HQ
11. Nigerian Army Barracks
12. Power House
13. Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) House 1
14. Head of Service
15. Ministry of Education
16. Ministry of Women Affairs
17. Ministry of Industry
18. Ministry of Trade
19. Ministry of Interior
20. Ministry of Water Resources
21. National Stadium
22. Goodluck Jonathan Athletics Hall
23. Ministry of Finance
24. Ministry of Education
25. Ministry of Trade
26. National Planning Commission (budget)
27. Ministry of Works
28. Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Abuja
29. All other customers owing AEDC
AEDC reiterated the importance of these payments, noting that “Timely payment of electricity bills is crucial for the continued operation and enhancement of AEDC’s infrastructure, ensuring we can deliver efficient and reliable service to our community.”
The notice comes as AEDC continues to face challenges in collecting payments, which are vital for the operational sustainability of the power distribution network.
