- Enugu Electricity Distribution Company sets a June 10, 2024, deadline for clearing unpaid electricity bills.
- Threatens disconnection for state governments, universities, military branches, and private companies.
- EEDC cites unpaid bills as a significant financial strain, affecting power purchases and operations.
Due to unpaid electricity bills, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (Enugu DisCo) threatens to disconnect several critical institutions in Nigeria’s South East. These include state government houses, the University of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and the Nigerian Army.
In a notice issued on Friday, Enugu DisCO demanded that all outstanding bills be cleared by June 10, 2024. The company cites accumulated arrears as a significant strain on its finances, affecting its ability to buy power and operate effectively.
The notice states, “Starting June 10, 2024, Enugu DisCo will begin disconnecting electricity supply to customers with unpaid bills.” EEDC emphasises that the growing debt jeopardises its revenue and continued operations.
The company stresses that paying electricity bills is essential for maintaining services. Failure to settle these debts will impair its ability to serve customers and maintain service quality.
The governments of Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Abia, and Imo states, alongside prominent organizations such as Innoson Technical & Industries, the University of Nigeria (both Enugu and Nsukka Campuses), and Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd., are among the numerous entities facing potential disconnection of their electricity supply.
The disconnection notice also lists various branches of the Nigerian military, the Nigeria Railway Corporation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and several universities and hospitals in these states.
Additionally, notable defaulters include the offices of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the renowned Concorde Hotel in Owerri, the Federal Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki, the Enugu High Court, and various industrial firms operating within these regions.
Local government offices are not exempt, as numerous private companies are also at risk of losing their power supply. The move by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) underscores the urgent necessity for these entities to settle their outstanding electricity bills promptly to avoid service interruptions and maintain their operations.