In an official press release from the EEDC company, the tone is set: threats of disconnection weigh on a certain number of organizations having accumulated colossal debt. The warning, signed by Emeka Ezeh, Head of Corporate Communications, highlights a precarious financial situation for the company, with a total debt amounting to more than ₦180 billion for electricity supply. Bad payers include entities as diverse as local governments, academic institutions, the armed forces, private businesses and public infrastructure.
The list of defaulters is detailed – from Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Abia and Imo state governments to institutions such as the University of Nigeria, Innoson Technical and Industries, Nigerian Bottling Company passing through government agencies such as the police, the army and the various government hospitals. The diversity of debtors highlights a large-scale problem affecting all sectors of society.
The threat of imminent disconnection, effective from June 10, 2024, appears to be a debt collection strategy necessary for the survival of the company. Indeed, this situation jeopardizes the operations of the EEDC company, forcing it to act rigorously in the face of this financial crisis. The consequences of such a disconnection could be disastrous, not only for the defaulters themselves, but also for end consumers who could suffer prolonged cuts and disruptions in the electricity supply.
It is essential that everyone takes responsibility and pays their bills to the EEDC company. Non-payment of these invoices is not without consequences, jeopardizing the quality of the services provided and compromising the very viability of the company. It is therefore imperative that debtors realize the urgency of the situation and take the necessary measures to settle their debts.
In short, this situation highlights the crucial issues related to paying electricity bills. This is a question of individual and collective responsibility, with significant repercussions on the local economy and the daily lives of residents. Hopefully this awareness will encourage bad payers to settle their debts and support the financial stability of the EEDC company.