The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reconnected power to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board after widespread complaints over extended water shortages across Abuja.
In a statement, the utility firm gave the Water Board a two-week deadline to present and commence a credible repayment plan for its accumulated electricity debt.
AEDC cautioned that failure to meet this condition could result in another disconnection of supply.
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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced that it approved the re-connection of power to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board to enable the swift restoration of water services across affected communities.
The company emphasized the critical importance of water supply to public health and community well-being.
In a statement released on Saturday and signed by its Head of Brand Marketing and Corporate Communications, Omede Odekina, AEDC explained that the earlier disconnection was prompted by the Water Board’s failure to settle electricity bills accumulated over more than a year.
“AEDC recognizes the concerns and passionate appeals from residents of the FCT following the disruption of water services caused by the recent disconnection of electricity to the Water Board over unpaid bills,” the statement noted.
The company further disclosed that despite repeated notices and engagements urging the Water Board to regularize its account in line with regulatory requirements, the debt issue has remained unresolved.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced the immediate re-connection of power to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board, following widespread public concern over water shortages and the vital role of water supply in safeguarding public health.
According to the company, the directive was issued by its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Chijioke Okwuokenye, after acknowledging the urgent need to restore services to residents.
AEDC clarified that the earlier disconnection stemmed from the Water Board’s failure to settle electricity debts accumulated over more than a year, despite repeated notices, engagements, and opportunities to regularize its account in line with regulatory requirements.
“Given the critical importance of water supply to community well-being, and in response to the concerns raised by residents, the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer has directed the immediate re-connection of electricity to the FCT Water Board to facilitate the prompt restoration of water services,” the company stated.
However, AEDC stressed that the re-connection is temporary and conditional.
The Water Board has been given a two-week deadline to present and begin implementing a credible repayment plan for its outstanding electricity debt, failing which another disconnection may occur.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has clarified that the re-connection of power to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board is conditional.
The utility firm has given the Water Board two weeks to submit and commence a credible repayment plan to address its outstanding electricity debt.
AEDC emphasized that while it remains open to dialogue and collaborative solutions, failure to meet this obligation within the stipulated time-frame would leave the company with no choice but to disconnect supply again, in line with regulatory provisions.
Reiterating that disconnection is always a last resort, the company assured residents of its commitment to transparent engagement, adherence to regulatory standards, and the delivery of reliable electricity services across the FCT.
