Nigerians React As DisCos Raise Meter Prices By 28.03 Per Cent

Nigerians have reacted to the increase of the price of prepaid meters in the country.

For the second time in four months, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) increased the price of meter by 28.00 per cent.

According to the DisCos, the cost of a single-phase meter has risen from N117,000 to as much as N149,800, an increase of 28.03 per cent or N32,800, depending on the distribution company and meter vendor.

The new prices posted on the official X handle of the Discos reportedly took effect on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 and reflected the deregulation of meter asset providers as directed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC.

In April, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) introduced a significant policy shift by announcing the deregulation of meter prices under the Metre Asset Provider, (MAP), scheme for end-user customers.

The move was targeted at addressing lingering issues surrounding meter supply and pricing transparency within the electricity sector.

According to the new pricing, Eko DisCo’s price of its Single Phase Metre is now between N135,987.5 and N161,035, while a Three Phase Metre was pegged between N226,600 and N266,600.

Ibadan DisCo said customers will pay between a range of N130,998 and N142,548 for a single-phase meter and N226,556.25–NN232,008 for a three-phase meter.

Abuja DisCo customers will pay N123,130.53–NN147,812.5 for single-phase meters and N206,345.65–NN236,500 for three-phase meters.

Kano Electricity Distribution said its customers will pay N127,925–N129,999 for a single-phase metre and N223,793–NN235,425 for a three-phase meter.

Kaduna DisCo said N131,150—N142,548.94 would be paid for single-phase meters and N220,375—N232,008.04 three-phase meters.