Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has cleared its outstanding electricity bills following a temporary power disconnection by local authorities in Tshwane (Pretoria).
Gatekeepers News reports that the move was part of the city’s ongoing #TshwaneYaTima initiative, which targets individuals and organizations with significant unpaid municipal debts.
Earlier, Mayor Nasiphi Moya announced the disconnection, stating: “We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services.”
Within hours, she confirmed that the mission had settled its arrears. “We thank the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for honouring its debt to the city. The city will reconnect electricity,” she added.
This is not the first time the Nigerian diplomatic mission in South Africa has faced electricity cut-offs due to unpaid bills. In 2023, City Power, South Africa’s electricity distribution company, disconnected the Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg over a debt of at least R600,000 (approximately $35,000).
Similarly, in September 2025, the High Commission experienced another power suspension because of unpaid utility charges.
Officials noted that such disruptions can temporarily affect the delivery of essential consular services, including passport processing and citizen support.
The Nigerian High Commission has pledged to ensure the timely payment of municipal bills to avoid future service interruptions.
