The Nigerian high commission in South Africa has paid its utility bills after the building was disconnected from power over outstanding debts.
Mayor of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, had earlier announced the city’s decision to cut off electricity to the high commission.
The decision formed part of the city’s ongoing #TshwaneYaTima campaign, an initiative aimed at cutting municipal services to consumers with significant outstanding debts.
Moya said in a statement, “We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services.”
Hours later, the mayor confirmed receipt of payment from the Nigerian high commission.
“We thank the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for honouring its debt to the city. The city will reconnect electricity,” she said.
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