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The introduction of the regulation now means that private investors, apart from the distribution companies (Discos), can procure meters in understanding with the concerned Discos to recoup their monies with time through specified charges incorporated into electricity bills.

“We have seen the draft regulation and there is quite a bit of it that we are not happy with. We have recently provided feedback to the regulator and I believe that there is a consultation forum coming up soon. We will continue to strongly convey our concerns to the regulator.”

Out of an 800,000 customer base, AEDC has metered 3,800 who are the largest power users and constitutes 50 percent of the revenue collection base, including the governments’ Ministries, Departments, and Agencies

NERC explained that the actual tariff for one kilowatt-hour of power is meant to be N51, as against the current unit cost of N31.58 for which electricity distribution companies are selling the commodity.