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, 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.