LunagisthubBreaking News: 700,000 Electricity Meters Available for Distribution, NERC Urges DisCos to Speed Up Rollout
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that between 600,000 and 700,000 electricity meters are currently available in the country, calling on distribution companies (DisCos) to speed up their rollout and improve public communication. NERC Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, made this disclosure at the 4th NESI Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja, emphasizing that the government has already made the necessary investments to make the meters available
Oseni urged DisCos to step up their efforts in distributing the meters to customers without delay. He also addressed the ongoing transition to State Electricity Regulatory Commissions, warning that no operator is above regulatory oversight. “No licensee is bigger than their regulator,” he stressed, emphasizing that DisCos must align with the emerging regulatory framework as states take up greater responsibility for power sector governance
Oseni also clarified recent misinformation regarding the tenure of NERC Commissioners, explaining that the “staggering principle” referenced in Section 36 of the Electricity Act applies only to the pioneer Commission. All subsequent Chairmen and Commissioners have fixed five-year terms as stated in Section 36(1) of the Act
The availability of 700,000 electricity meters is a significant development for the country’s power sector. With DisCos urged to speed up their rollout, electricity consumers can expect improved metering services and more accurate billing. This move is expected to enhance the overall efficiency of the power sector and reduce complaints from consumers
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