Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced plans to begin mass prepaid meter installations across its franchise areas under the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), a $500 million World Bank-supported initiative.
In a statement on Wednesday, KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, said the company will distribute 128,000 prepaid meters free of charge to electricity consumers in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States.
According to him, the initiative is aimed at improving power supply management, enhancing transparency, and ending estimated billing, which has been a major concern for electricity users. “This rollout represents a significant step towards ensuring accurate billing and better customer satisfaction,” Sani stated.
KEDCO’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abubakar S. Jimeta, explained that the distribution process will prioritise existing unmetered customers across the three states. “We are committed to bridging the metering gap and improving service delivery in our franchise areas,” he said.
Although the company did not reveal the exact commencement date, it confirmed that preparations are already at an advanced stage.
The DISREP project, implemented by the Federal Government in partnership with the World Bank, seeks to improve the technical and financial performance of electricity distribution companies, reduce commercial losses, and modernise Nigeria’s power infrastructure.