Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced plans to disconnect several major customers, including the Nigerian Police and Army Headquarters, due to unpaid electricity bills. This action is set to commence on Monday, June 3, 2024.
In a statement titled “Notice of power disconnection for customers with outstanding bills,” AEDC revealed that the move targets customers who have failed to settle their electricity debts. The release, obtained by SaharaReporters on Saturday, emphasizes the necessity of timely payments to maintain and improve the company’s infrastructure and service delivery.
The affected entities include:
- Nigerian Army Headquarters
- Nigerian Air Force Headquarters
- Defence Headquarters
- Nigerian Police Force
- Federal Capital Development Authority
- Kogi State Government
- Niger State Government
- Nigerian Army Barracks
- Power House
- SGF House I
- Head of Service
- Federal Ministry of Education
- Federal Ministry of Women Affairs
- Federal Ministry of Industry
- Federal Ministry of Trade
- Federal Ministry of Interior
- Federal Ministry of Water Resources
- National Stadium
- Goodluck Jonathan Athletics Hall
- Federal Ministry of Finance
- National Planning Commission (Budget)
- Federal Ministry of Works
- Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Abuja
The statement urged all customers with outstanding bills to clear their debts before the deadline to avoid disruptions in their power supply.
AEDC advised all indebted customers to contact their support services for further inquiries and payment options via phone at 08039070070, on social media @abujaelectricity, or through WhatsApp at 08152141414 or 08152151515.
