Federal Government Mandates Replacement Of Phased-Out Electricity Meters

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Federal Government Mandates Replacement Of Phased-Out Electricity Meters

This directive was issued through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), clarifying that while there is no immediate directive to phase out Unistar meters, these meters will soon be out of operation as a result of necessary technological advancements.

If customers are required to purchase new meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) framework, Discos are obligated to establish a clear refund mechanism for those customers.

As Nigeria grapples with a significant metering gap of approximately seven million, some Discos have insisted that customers must obtain new meters before a looming November 14 deadline.

NERC stressed that any meters currently being replaced by Discos must be substituted to ensure that customers’ metering needs are met without disruption..

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