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Over 80 government agencies, including the Presidential Villa, risk losing power over N47 billion debt!
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a stern warning to 86 government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) who owe a staggering N47 billion for electricity bills.
This includes prominent names like the Presidential Villa (N923.9 million), the Ministry of Defence (N12 billion), and the Ministry of Finance (N5.43 billion).
Frustrated by repeated payment delays, AEDC announced a 10-day ultimatum for settlement before disconnection. "We've tried, but our previous attempts haven't worked," they stated.
This move throws a spotlight on the nation's power sector woes, where unpaid bills are a major bottleneck.
Key Players and Debts:
- Presidential Villa: N923.9 million
- Ministry of Defence: N12 billion
- Ministry of Finance: N5.43 billion
- Ministry of Power: N78 million (despite Minister Adelabu's complaints about payment issues)
- Other notable debtors: Central Bank Governor (N1.56 billion), Nigeria Police Force (N1.38 billion), liaison offices of several states
Minister of Power denies personal debt:
While owing N78 million as a ministry, Power Minister Adelabu's aide claims the minister himself pays his bills promptly. He attributes the debt to a possible pre-existing issue.
Other affected entities:
- United Nations Abuja liaison office
- Comptroller General of Customs
- Federal Inland Revenue Service
- Clerk of the National Assembly
- State Security office
- Head of ECOWAS
- Chief Justice of the FCT
- COREN
- Federal Inland Revenue Service
- Liaison offices of various state governors
FAAN has yet to respond:
Despite repeated attempts, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is yet to comment on their N846 million debt.
This story is developing, and I will keep you updated on any further developments.
