The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has explained that it disconnected electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory Water Board over unpaid bills accumulated for more than one year.
In a statement issued on Saturday, AEDC said the decision followed repeated failures by the water board to settle its electricity obligations despite several notices and engagements.
The company’s Head of Brand Marketing and Corporate Communications, Omede Odekina, noted that the action was taken in line with regulatory provisions governing electricity distribution and debt recovery.
According to the statement, power supply to the FCT Water Board has since been restored following appeals and concerns raised by residents over the disruption of water services across parts of the capital.
Odekina said the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AEDC, Engr Chijioke Okwuokenye, approved the immediate reconnection in recognition of the critical role water supply plays in public health and community wellbeing.
He explained that the decision reflected the company’s commitment to safeguarding access to essential services, particularly where the welfare and safety of residents are concerned.
However, AEDC stressed that the reconnection was granted on a conditional basis. The electricity firm disclosed that the FCT Water Board has been given a two week ultimatum to present and begin implementing a credible payment plan towards the settlement of its outstanding electricity debt.
The company warned that failure to comply within the stipulated period would leave it with no option but to reapply service disconnection in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Odekina added that disconnection remains a measure of last resort, assuring residents of AEDC’s continued commitment to transparent engagement, regulatory compliance and the delivery of reliable electricity services within the Federal Capital Territory.
