NEDL Disconnects Niger Feeders Over Unpaid Bills

Niger Electricity Distribution Limited (NEDL) has disconnected the 33kV Gwada and Erena electricity feeders in Niger State due to persistent non-payment of electricity bills by customers. This action was taken despite repeated engagements and payment recovery efforts.

The disconnection, effective immediately, affects feeders connected to the 132kV Shiroro Transmission Station. NEDL, a subsidiary of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, issued disconnection notices to affected customers in July 2026, allowing them an opportunity to settle their debts and regularize their accounts.

The company clarified that some consumers in the affected communities mistakenly believed their status as host communities to the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station exempted them from paying electricity bills. NEDL emphasized that all customers connected to its distribution network are required to pay for electricity consumed according to applicable tariffs and the prevailing regulatory framework.

The company stated that ongoing non-payment undermines the financial sustainability of electricity distribution and limits its ability to maintain and improve service delivery.