NRS seals Kaduna electric headquarters over unpaid taxes

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has sealed the Kaduna Electric headquarters in Kaduna due to alleged unpaid statutory taxes, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. This enforcement action was ordered by NRS Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, based on the company's non-compliance with tax obligations. The notice posted at the company's entrance stated that the owners and operators had failed to meet their tax obligations despite previous warnings.

The NRS emphasized that any officer or agent of the company involved in breaching tax regulations could face prosecution and punishment under the law. They also cautioned against unauthorized interference with the enforcement process, stating that the sealed notice should not be removed without authorization. The NRS directed business owners and defaulting taxpayers to contact the NRS Debt Management & Enforcement Department in Abuja for resolution or clarification, or to visit the nearest enforcement office.

A company official confirmed the notice was posted on Friday, and customers were directed to leave as no staff were available to assist them. Recently, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission dissolved the Board of Directors of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company due to operational inefficiencies, failure to meet capital expenditure targets, and a market debt exceeding ₦456.5 billion.

NERC appointed an interim management team to oversee the company's operations in Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara while restructuring efforts are undertaken.