EEDC Issues Disconnection Notice to Southeast Government Establishments and Agencies Over N180 Billion Debt
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has announced plans to disconnect government establishments, including Government Houses, CBN offices, and military facilities in the southeast region, due to outstanding debts amounting to over N180 billion.
In a statement released by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, the EEDC highlighted the significant debt owed by various organizations for energy consumption. This move, according to Ezeh, is part of the company’s efforts to recover its funds.
Among the defaulters listed are state governments such as Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Abia, and Imo, as well as institutions like Innoson Technical and Industries, University of Nigeria (Enugu and Nsukka Campuses), and Nigerian Bottling Company. Additionally, government agencies such as the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police, Nigerian Air Force, and others are included.
The disconnection notice also extends to private companies and entities, including hotels, industries, and filling stations.
Affected customers have been urged to settle their outstanding bills by June 10 to avoid disconnection. The notice applies to all categories of customers indebted to EEDC, including Maximum Demand and Non-Maximum Demand customers.
Background Information:
The Nigerian electricity sector has been facing liquidity challenges since the privatization exercise in 2013, with inherited debt crisis totaling over N3 trillion.
To address the issue, the Federal Government allocated N40 billion in the 2024 budget to settle electricity debts owed by ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). This amount remains consistent with the allocation in 2023 but represents an increase from the N27 billion budgeted in 2022.
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