The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission will begin mass metering for electricity consumers by May 1, to bridge the metering gaps in the country.
NERC General Manager Public Affairs Dr Usman Arabi, in a statement said the metering would be executed under the Meter Asset Providers programme of the Federal Government.
Arabi said customers of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and Jos Electricity Distribution Company should expect meters to be installed in their premises within 10 working days of making payment to MAPs.
He said the payment and installation of the meters within the time frame was in accordance with section 18 (3) of the MAP Regulations 2018.
“MAPs shall charge a maximum of N36,991.50 for single-phase meters and N67,055.85 for three-phase meters.
“These costs are inclusive of supply, installation, maintenance and replacement of meters over its technical life,’’Arabi said
He said NERC would monitor closely the rollout plan of distribution licensees and overall compliance with the regulation and various service agreements by the MAP and electricity distribution licensees.
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