Executive Director Marketing, Jos Electricity Distribution Company Jibo Verr has said that the military and paramilitary agencies owe the company over one billion naira.
Verr said, “at the moment, if we put together all the military and paramilitary agencies, our money with them should be running to an excess of a billion naira.
You will agree with me that if this huge sum is paid, it will go a long way to help us settle some things that will aid in providing more reliable and better services for our teaming customers.’’
He said the company usually handled debt recovery from military and paramilitary agencies with some levity because they also provide essential services and guard their facilities.
“The way we handle bill payments from government-related agencies, especially those providing essential services like the security agencies, is entirely different from other customers.
He decried the huge debt, which he said posed a serious financial challenge to the smooth and effective running of the company.
“However, government has asked us not to disconnect any of the security agencies and have promised to offset the debt.
So, we have compiled the whole debt and have presented it to government as we wait further actions,’’ he said.
