Electricity services have been restored to the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, after the diplomatic mission settled its overdue municipal service charges. The City of Tshwane confirmed the reconnection following enforcement action that led to a power outage on Monday.
Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, had initially announced the disconnection on X (formerly Twitter), posting a picture of the High Commission building and noting the mission's indebtedness for utility services. "We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services," Mayor Moya stated.
In a subsequent update, Mayor Moya indicated that power would be restored upon payment of the outstanding amount. "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.
The restoration follows the reported settlement of the debt by the Nigerian High Commission. The mission has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
This is not the first time the Nigerian diplomatic presence in South Africa has experienced a disconnection of services due to unpaid bills. Last year, the Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg had its power cut by City Power over an unpaid debt amounting to approximately R600,000 (about $35,000). Furthermore, in September 2025, the High Commission reportedly faced a similar power outage due to accumulated unpaid electricity charges.
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