FG Rolls Out 7 Million Meters to End Estimated Billing

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FG Rolls Out 7 Million Meters to End Estimated Billing 


By Adeboye Prince Adetu 



In a major move to end the long-standing headache of estimated electricity billing, the Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy seven million prepaid meters to households and businesses across Nigeria.


The initiative, driven by the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) and backed by the World Bank, aims to ensure that every electricity customer pays only for what they actually consume. The Federal Government has already earmarked N700 billion from the Federation Account to kickstart the project.


Why This Matters Now


For years, millions of Nigerians have endured the frustration of inflated monthly bills, with disconnections often following disputes over arbitrary charges. According to recent data, out of over 12.3 million registered electricity customers, more than 5.1 million (41%) are still unmetered—meaning they are at the mercy of estimated billing.


The new metering drive aims to close that gap, with a target of rolling out at least 2 million meters annually until the backlog is cleared.



What Consumers Should Expect


· Fairer Billing: With a prepaid meter, you control your consumption and recharge as you go. No more surprise bills.

· Dispute Resolution: Metered customers can easily track usage and lodge accurate complaints when issues arise.

· Nationwide Rollout: Deployment will cover all Discos (Distribution Companies) across the six geopolitical zones, with priority given to areas with the highest unmetered populations.


Challenges on the Horizon


While the news is welcome, industry observers caution that success depends on timely delivery, local manufacturing capacity, and preventing diversion of meters to the black market. There are also concerns about whether the DisCos are prepared to install the meters swiftly and without bureaucratic delays.


The seven-million-meter plan is the most ambitious metering push in Nigeria’s power sector history. If implemented transparently, it could mark the end of estimated billing—and give millions of Nigerians the dignity of paying for exactly what they use.


For now, consumers are advised to stay updated via their Distribution Company’s official channels to know when their area will be covered.


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