The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to deploy 1.56 million electricity meters to households nationwide before the end of 2026, in a bid to tackle the long-standing issue of estimated billing and improve transparency in power consumption.
- Implementation: The rollout will be coordinated through the Meter Asset Providers (MAP) scheme and the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP).
- Goal: Officials say the initiative is aimed at ensuring more Nigerian homes are accurately billed, reducing disputes between consumers and electricity distribution companies (DisCos).
- Impact: With over 7 million households still unmetered, the deployment is expected to significantly close the metering gap and enhance consumer confidence in the power sector.
- Economic Benefit: Analysts believe the move will improve revenue collection for DisCos while protecting consumers from arbitrary charges.
This development underscores the government’s commitment to reforming Nigeria’s electricity sector and delivering fairer billing practices to citizens.
