Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) has opened applications for its meter procurement, while warning customers to avoid cash payments to staff or installers. PHED does NOT authorize staff or installers to collect cash for meters, stressing that all payments must be made only through approved channels. Customers were urged to follow the official process “to avoid fraud.”
According to PHED, anyone requesting cash for meter services should be reported immediately. For cases of extortion, customers are to contact: 07074808130 or 07074808131.
The company explained payment options for customers applying for meters. For online payment, users are to confirm the amount and other details, then click on pay with Interswitch. After that, they are required to select pay with card, input card details, and submit. For bank payment, customers are expected to take account details from the link sent in email, make payment to the listed bank, and upload the receipt on the system.
PHED outlined the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) steps for obtaining a meter. Applicants are to visit the MAP portal and click the link labelled “click to Get yours now.” They must confirm their account or meter number and input their NIN and required details. An OTP will be sent to the registered phone number, which should be entered to continue. Applicants then fill out the MAP form and submit it.
Applicants should check their email for application details and Ticket ID or Application ID. The metering department will conduct a preliminary check to identify the meter type needed, with prices depending on phase and vendor. “If the request is successful you will receive an email for the payment process,” PHED noted.
The payment link will direct applicants to the PHED page or allow uploading of payment evidence depending on the selected MAP vendor.
Interested customers are advised to apply via https://map.phed.com.ng.
