Kano court orders halt to smart meter procurement dispute
A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered all parties involved in the smart meter procurement dispute to maintain the status quo. The case involves the Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON) and several federal agencies. Justice M. N. Yunusa issued the order after an ex parte application by AMMON. The dispute centers on the bidding process for supplying and installing smart meters to electricity distribution companies.
What we know
- Justice M. N. Yunusa ordered parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing of a substantive motion.
- The suit, marked FHC/KN/CS/214/2026, lists the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Finance, Federal Ministry of Power, and Bureau of Public Enterprises as respondents.
- The court adjourned the matter to May 26, 2026, for a report of compliance.
- The procurement process was initially advertised in January 2026 and scheduled to close on April 30, 2026.
- AMMON argues that continuing the procurement could harm local meter manufacturers and has raised concerns about due process in the bidding.
