by Nurat Uthman
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company has announced the commencement of the deployment of free 1,880 prepaid meters to Band A customers under the Meter Asset Funds Scheme.
A statement by the DisCo on Tuesday said the initiative targets Band A customers who ceased receiving electricity subsidies in April.
The move also aims to ensure accurate billing and improved customer satisfaction.
“Yola Electricity Distribution Company is pleased to announce the commencement of providing meters under the Meter Acquisition Funds programme. This initiative, targeting unmetered Band A customers within YEDC’s franchise area, is part of our ongoing efforts to provide accurate billing and improve customer satisfaction,” read a statement signed by the company’s Communications Officer, Blessing Tunoh, on Tuesday.
The distribution process, which has received approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, includes 1,500 single-phase meters and 380 three-phase meters. Installation will be carried out by approved vendors from November 18 to November 30, 2024.
Launched on June 13, 2024, the MAF project forms part of the Presidential Metering Initiative, designed to accelerate nationwide metering for electricity consumers.
“The meters under this framework will be installed at no cost to YEDC customers. We urge all Band A customers to cooperate with the installers visiting their homes and business premises during the metering exercise,” the statement added.
YEDC reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing electricity distribution quality and providing reliable, transparent services to all customers.
