Nigeria’s embassy in South Africa briefly disconnected over unpaid electricity bill
Electricity Cut at Nigerian High Commission in South Africa Over Unpaid Bills
TSHWANE, South Africa — The Nigerian High Commission experienced a temporary loss of electricity Wednesday due to outstanding bills, according to the city’s executive mayor, Dr. Nasiphi Moya.
Dr. Moya announced on social media platform X that the power supply was disconnected after the diplomatic mission failed to meet its financial obligations. Hours later, she reported that electricity had been restored to the High Commission.
This incident is not the first instance of unpaid bills affecting Nigerian diplomatic offices in South Africa. In January 2023, City Power, the electricity distribution company in Johannesburg, disconnected the power supply to Nigeria’s consulate over an unpaid debt of approximately $35,000.
