AEDC Officials Accused of Extorting Abuja Residents for Prepaid Meters
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- •The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is responsible for electricity distribution in Abuja.
- •Residents seeking prepaid electricity meters have reported demands for unofficial payments by AEDC officials.
- •Prepaid meters are intended to improve electricity billing and reduce power theft.
- •The extortion allegations could undermine public trust in AEDC and complicate meter deployment.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If AEDC management investigates and addresses the extortion claims public confidence in electricity services may improve, facilitating smoother prepaid meter distribution in Abuja
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