The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has disconnected the Kaduna Government House from electricity supply due to an outstanding debt of N2.9 billion
According to a statement by Abdulazeez Abdullahi, Head of Corporate Communication, the government house has not paid for electricity consumed over seven months.
The disconnection follows extensive efforts to resolve the issue through consultations and reconciliations.
The outstanding balance for electricity consumed from January 2024 to July 2024 amounts to N1.166 billion, in addition to historical debt.
According to Daily Trust, despite a recent payment of N256 million, the Kaduna State Government’s debt remains significantly high. KEDCO had issued a disconnection notice on July 21, 2024, which was received by the Office of the Governor on July 22, 2024.
The company emphasized that the disconnection was a last resort after all other avenues for resolving the payment issue had been exhausted.
KEDCO is now focusing on fulfilling its commitments to the electricity market and ensuring stability in its operations and sustainability.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had previously intervened in the Disco, installing an Administrator and Special Board to oversee the company during its transitional period.
The Administrator had committed to an agreement with the Kaduna Inland Revenue Service to pay N20 million monthly, including statutory monthly tax payments, which has been honored since the takeover by the current Management.
The disconnection highlights 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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