The Nigerian electricity distributors have stated that the federal government is in debt of about N100 billion in electricity bills, News About Nigeria reports.
The Executive Director of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, Sunday Oduntan, disclosed this while speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Sunday.
He noted that the total debt owed by the Ministry, Agency and Departments (MDAs) is N100 billion, adding that the government needs to play its part to provide an enabling environment for energy distributors in the country.
He maintained that the recent payment of debts by the presidential villa to the Abuja electricity distribution company could have been avoided if the government had been timely in settling its electricity bills.
“I said all of us needed to pay our part. On the part of the government, always try to create an enabling environment for businesses to strive. Always play your part by paying your bill.
“It’s only two or three weeks ago that there was a news that went viral that the Nigeria presidential villa was owing an electricity bill. This bill was not paid until Abuja DisCo put up an advert which called the attention of the president.
“You will be surprised to find some ministries that are owing Abuja Disco. The ministries, departments and agencies are owing in essence N100 billion.” He stated.
He further noted that it is not a matter of playing politics or being mischievous but that the distributors are working hard to find ways that will guarantee a stable power supply for the country.
