CurrentReport Blog The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a stern warning to all customers with outstanding electricity bills, announcing that disconnections will commence for defaulters by Monday, June 3, 2024. This announcement was made in a statement released by Adefisayo Akinsanya, AEDC’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, on Friday.
In the statement, AEDC has given affected customers a 72-hour window to clear their overdue bills to avoid service interruption. This move underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining efficient and reliable electricity services across its distribution network.
Akinsanya highlighted the critical importance of timely bill payments, stating, “The timely payment of electricity bills remains crucial for the continued operation and enhancement of AEDC’s infrastructure, which is essential for delivering uninterrupted service to the community.”
AEDC’s decision to enforce strict adherence to payment deadlines is part of a broader effort to improve service delivery and infrastructure development. The statement further elaborated on the implications of non-compliance, warning that failure to settle outstanding bills by the given deadline will result in disconnection of electricity supply.
Key Points from AEDC’s Statement:
- Notice Period: Customers have been given a 72-hour notice to settle their outstanding bills.
- Disconnection Date: The deadline for payment is Monday, June 3, 2024.
- Service Reliability: Timely payments are vital for ensuring efficient and reliable electricity service.
- Infrastructure Enhancement: Payment of bills supports the ongoing operation and improvement of AEDC’s infrastructure.
The statement reads in part: “The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, is notifying all customers with outstanding bills to settle their accounts immediately to avoid service disruption. To this end, customers who are yet to settle their outstanding bills within the next 72 hours, by Monday, June 3, 2024, will face disconnection of their electricity supply.”
AEDC’s proactive approach aims to ensure that all customers contribute to the sustainability and reliability of the electricity supply. Customers are urged to take immediate action to avoid any inconvenience that may arise from the disconnection of services.
For more information on bill payments and customer service support, AEDC encourages customers to visit their nearest service center or contact their customer care helpline.
