AEDC issues 72-Hour ultimatum to debtors, threatens disconnection

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to all customers with outstanding bills, urging them to settle their accounts immediately or face disconnection.

In a press statement signed by the company’s Acting Managing Director/CEO, Victor Ojelabi, he stressed that customers must pay their outstanding bills by Monday, June 3, 2024, to avoid disruption of their electricity service.

Recall that a recent report revealed how some government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are among the top debtors of electricity distribution companies (DisCos).

According to the report the total debt owed by the Ministry, Agency and Departments (MDAs) alone is N100 billion, which is further crippling the already struggling power sector.

Ojelabi therefore stated the importance of adhering to payment deadlines to maintain efficient and reliable service.

“The timely payment of electricity bills remains crucial for the continued operation and enhancement of AEDC’s infrastructure, which is essential for delivering uninterrupted service to the community.

“All outstanding bills must be paid within 72 hours of this notice, by Monday, June 3, 2024,” the statement partly read.