Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced that between 600,000 and 700,000 prepaid electricity meters are currently available for distribution across the country. The Vice Chairman of NERC, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, made this known at the 4th NESI Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja, where he urged distribution companies to hasten the rollout process and improve communication with customers.
He explained that the government has already made the required investment, and there should be no delay in getting the meters to homes and businesses. He said, “There are currently 600,000 to 700,000 meters available in the country. Utilities must improve publicity. The government has made the investment, so the DisCos need to step up.” Oseni also called on the DisCos to take full responsibility for ensuring that the meters reach consumers without unnecessary waiting periods.
The Vice Chairman further spoke on the ongoing move to State Electricity Regulatory Commissions, calling on electricity companies to cooperate fully, adding that no operator is above regulatory oversight. Tribune Online reports that the rollout of prepaid meters is expected to reduce the long-standing issue of estimated billing affecting many Nigerian households.
The available meters are expected to help increase the metering rate, which stood at 55.01% as of August 2025, with 6.58 million metered users out of 11.96 million active electricity customers. NERC has also approved N28 billion for DisCos to procure and install meters for unmetered customers, highlighting its commitment to expanding access.
