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Electricity and water shut-off notice: help Funmilayo pay $100
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Funmilayo needs $100 before October.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria398 views
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $100. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $100 goes:
• Utility arrears: $80
• Reconnection and late fees: $10
• Down payment on a payment plan: $10
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Funmilayo
Quick update: $52 raised so far (52%). I made the first payment toward utility arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Sending strength. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 20 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Multan
Sending good thoughts, Funmilayo. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.