The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) (Abuja DisCo) has announced that it will disconnect all customers with outstanding electricity bills on Monday, June 3, 2024. The DisCo released a list of debtors, which includes 23 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) under the Federal Government, including military formations.
This move is aimed at ensuring timely payments to avoid interruptions in service.
AEDC has urged all customers with outstanding bills to settle their accounts before the June 3, 2024 deadline. Failure to pay these bills will result in the disconnection of service. This measure is critical to ensure that AEDC can continue delivering high-quality electricity services without interruption.
The following customers have been identified as having unpaid electricity bills by the AEDC:
- Nigeria Army
- Federal Ministry of Industry
- Nigeria Airforce
- Defence Headquarters
- Federal Capital Development Authority
- Kogi State Government
- Niger State Government
- Nigeria Police Force Headquarters
- Nigerian Army Barracks
- Power House
- SGF House I
- Head of Service
- Federal Ministry of Education
- Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs
- 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 Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Abuja
- All other customers owing AEDC
Since May 2024, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has been actively issuing public notices to various government ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), and military formations with outstanding electricity bills. These notices are a part of AEDC’s ongoing efforts to recover unpaid debts and ensure the financial stability required to maintain and improve electricity services.
This campaign to collect overdue payments began with a significant move in February 2024, when AEDC published a comprehensive list of its major debtors. Among the notable entities listed were the Ministry of Power and the State House (Aso Rock), highlighting the severity and high-profile nature of the outstanding debts.
The publication of this list aimed to increase transparency and public awareness about the financial challenges AEDC faces due to unpaid bills from prominent government and military entities. By bringing attention to these issues, AEDC hopes to expedite the payment process and mitigate the impact of these debts on its operations.
AEDC’s persistent efforts to collect these overdue payments underline the critical importance of timely bill payments. The revenue generated from electricity bills is essential for AEDC to effectively manage and operate its services, which include routine maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and the expansion necessary to meet growing consumer demands.
AEDC has strongly advised all listed customers to settle their outstanding balances immediately to ensure continuous electricity supply. This proactive approach is essential for maintaining the stability and reliability of electricity services across the region.