Metering Programme: 6 Key Points Electricity Consumers Must Know

The Mass Metering Programme is a good initiative of the federal government, but there is so much about it that electricity consumers need to know.

This knowledge is vital both for those who are yet to acquire prepaid meters and those who are already using one.

There a wise saying that when the purpose of a thing is not known, that abuse becomes inevitable.

The Eagle checks with electricity distribution companies, show that the metering programme has a lofty ideal of helping electricity consumers pay for what they actually consumed..

Thus, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) provided a regulation that provides for the supply, installation and maintenance of end-user meters by other parties approved by the Commission, hence the NMMP. In this write-up, we are providing responses to a range of questions concerning the federal government’s metering programme, as sourced from the

1. What is NMMP?

The National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) is an initiative of the Federal Government and Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), in collaboration with the local Meter Manufacturers, to provide smart prepaid meters to all unmetered customers.

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2. What is the objective of NMMP?

The objective of NMMP is to accelerate metering in the country and eliminate estimated billing. It aims to close the existing metering gaps estimated at 6.5 million customers by the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) over the next 24-39 months. This initial phase entails the immediate deployment of one million meters across the country.

3. How many meters will IBEDC deploy in the initial phase?

IBEDC will be installing 104,000 prepaid meters in the first phase across its franchise area.

4. How do I get metered under NMMP?

Customers on estimated billing across IBEDC franchise shall be metered in phases. Locations and time of installation shall be communicated at least 2 days before commencement.

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5. Do I need to register for the metering programme?

You are not required to register or visit any of our offices to be metered unless you have not been captured as an IBEDC customer.

6. Who are Meter Asset Providers (MAPs)

Meter Asset Providers are companies licensed by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to procure and install meters for customers of electricity distribution companies under MAP regulation 2018.

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