Nigerian Army, Air Force, 26 other Agencies risk Disconnection Over Unpaid Bills (Full List)
The Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, and 25 other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are at risk of disconnection due to unpaid electricity bills.
According to a statement obtained by Ejes Gist News, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) issued a warning to the 27 MDAs on Saturday, threatening to disconnect their power supply by Monday, June 3, if they fail to settle their debts.
The notice from AEDC also identified the Kogi State Government and Niger State Government among the defaulters.
“This is to inform the general public that AEDC will disconnect all customers with outstanding electricity bills on June 3, 2024. 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 reads.
The list of government agencies at risk of disconnection includes:
- Nigerian Army
- Nigerian Air Force
- Defence Headquarters (HQ)
- Federal Capital Development Authority
- Kogi State Government
- Niger State Government
- Nigerian Police Force HQ
- Nigerian Army Barracks
- Federal Ministry of Industry
- Nigerian Police Force HQ
- Nigerian Army Barracks
- Power House
- Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) House 1
- Head of Service
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Women Affairs
- Ministry of Industry
- Ministry of Trade
- Ministry of Interior
- Ministry of Water Resources
- National Stadium
- Goodluck Jonathan Athletics Hall
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Trade
- National Planning Commission (Budget)
- Ministry of Works
- Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Abuja
The AEDC’s warning comes a month after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a 300% increase in the electricity tariff for Band A consumers to ensure sustainable energy distribution.
