The federal government has announced a nationwide prohibition on electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and meter installers from charging consumers for the installation of electricity meters, warning that anyone who violates the order will be prosecuted.
The directive was given on Thursday by the minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, during an inspection of a fresh batch of imported smart meters at APM Terminals in Apapa, Lagos. The meters were acquired under the World Bank–funded Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), designed to address Nigeria’s metering shortfall and promote transparency in electricity billing.
Adelabu emphasized that all meters provided through the programme must be installed free of charge for every category of customer. He stated that it is a criminal offence for any DisCo staff or installer to demand payment from consumers before installing the meters.
What about people who have paid.
What about the devise itself, is it for sale ? Because You only mentioned installation which is labor based
Deliver the meters first, consumers will decide what to do.
Who’s this FG we’re talking about
No pay your installer,anytin wey you see take am.
Story 🤣🤣🤣
Even when they charge you, you will lobby for it. They will turn turn you, we will come today and we will come tomorrow
Make Una d Dey play
When you pay officially at Nepa office to get new metre
Online banning 🤪
Are the meter installers aware of this ban? Abi na only on social media Dem ban am?