Nigeria restores power at High Commission in S’Africa after bill settlement
Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa had its power restored after outstanding utility bills were paid.Summary
The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, experienced an electricity disconnection due to unpaid utility bills, as announced by the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, on X. The disconnection was attributed to the Mission’s failure to settle outstanding payments to the city. The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that delays in Nigeria’s national budget passage likely caused the issue, as funds weren’t available until the budget was approved. The Ministry immediately engaged with the Mission and South African authorities to resolve the situation. A statement from the Ministry confirmed that the issue was resolved after the Mission paid the arrears, and electricity supply was subsequently restored, ensuring the continued operation of the High Commission.
(Source：Punch)