Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has disconnected electricity supply to the state Government House, the governor’s Office, and other agencies of the government over unpaid bills totalling N2.9 billion.
The Disco disclosed this in a statement on Friday as it gave explained that Kaduna government owes N1.166 billion from January 2024 to July 31.
Kaduna Electric announced the disconnection after extensive efforts to resolve the issue through consultations and reconciliations.
The company emphasised that the disconnection was a last resort after all other avenues for resolving the payment issue had been exhausted.
According to a statement; “The company is now focusing on fulfilling its commitments to the electricity market and ensuring stability in its operations and sustainability as a Company.
“The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had previously intervened in the Disco by installing an Administrator and Special Board to oversee the Company during a transitionary period prior to an official takeover by the current investors.
“The Administrator of Kaduna Electric had committed to an agreement with the Kaduna Inland Revenue Service to pay N20 million monthly, this includes statutory monthly tax payments as required, this agreement has been honoured since the takeover by the current Management.
“The situation has highlighted the urgent need for improved financial management and timely payments by government entities to avoid disruptions in essential services. The public and stakeholders await further developments on how the Kaduna State Government will address the arrears and restore power to the affected government offices”.
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