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Don't let Idowu's family go through summer without electricity and water
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Idowu needs $100 before October.
🇳🇬 Abuja, Abuja FCT, Nigeria1,477 views
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. Idowu received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless $100 is paid. She had never been late before an unexpected car repair.
Idowu called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $10 first, which isn't available.
The household includes three children under ten, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
Idowu is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Idowu's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $100 goes:
• Utility arrears: $65
• Reconnection and late fees: $20
• Down payment on a payment plan: $15
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Ebuka
- due date
- 2026-09-22
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Ebuka
We're at 41% thanks to 3 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Quick update: $30 raised so far (30%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Ebuka
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Sending love, Ebuka. This could happen to any of us. After 19 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Mumbai
Thinking of you and your family, Ebuka. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Idowu.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. utility arrears comes first ($65) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
Hang in there, Ebuka. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless
take care. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Rawalpindi
Best of luck, Ebuka. This could happen to any of us.
Praying for you, Ebuka. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Ebuka. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Niterói
keep going, Ebuka. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together.
Sending strength. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Hang in there, Ebuka. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Mekelle