The Nigerian government plans to purchase and distribute 10 million prepaid meters nationwide in 2025 to tackle the issue of estimated billing. This initiative aims to bring transparency to electricity billing, giving consumers more control over their energy consumption and spending.
Key Highlights of the Plan
- Distribution Timeline: The first batch of 2 million prepaid meters will be distributed before the end of the first quarter of 2025.National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP): The programme was launched in 2020 to
- provide prepaid meters to customers and address the challenges of estimated billing.
- Presidential Metering Initiative: The federal government approved N21 billion for the programme to close the country’s metering gap.
- Benefits: The introduction of prepaid meters will help reduce instances of power theft and provide accurate billing.
The government’s commitment to power sector reform includes improving infrastructure, addressing power generation shortages, and enhancing distribution efficiency.
Source: Nairametrics
