The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has begun distributing 1,880 free prepaid meters to Band A customers as part of the Meter Asset Funds Scheme.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the company explained that the initiative targets Band A customers who lost access to electricity subsidies in April.
The effort is designed to promote accurate billing and enhance 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 dedication to improving electricity distribution and delivering reliable, transparent services to its customers.