FG bans electricity meter installation fees and warns of sanctions
The Federal Government has announced that electricity meters must be installed for consumers free of charge. Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, emphasized that any electricity distribution company (DisCo) official or installer caught demanding payment will face prosecution. The meters are being provided under a World Bank–funded programme to address the metering gap in Nigeria. Authorities have set up mechanisms to monitor installations and handle complaints of extortion.
TLDR
- Adebayo Adelabu stated that electricity meters procured under the World Bank–funded programme must be installed at no cost to consumers.
- DisCo officials and installers found collecting money for meter installation will be prosecuted.
- Nearly 150,000 meters have already been installed, with another 500,000 recently received for distribution.
- The government is establishing complaint desks for customers to report any illegal charges by installers or DisCo officials.
- The initiative aims to eliminate estimated billing and improve transparency and liquidity in the power sector.
