The federal government has announced plans to receive the first batch of 3,205,101 meters procured to bridge the metering gap in the country.
A Sunday statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said 75,000 meters under the International Competitive Bid 1 (ICB1) are expected by April 2025, followed by the second batch of 200,000 meters in May 2025.
The Minister quoted a report by a national newspaper on metering in the Nigerian electricity sector, which portrayed an industry in crisis, thus presenting a narrative that overlooks significant progress in bridging the metering gap, the statement said.
“While challenges persist, the facts tell a more balanced story – one of sustained effort, financial commitment, and structured implementation plans by the Federal Government of Nigeria to close the metering gap,” according to Tunji.
“Despite claims of stagnation, metering installations have been progressing steadily. As of December 2024, a total of 5,502,460 customers had been metered, representing about 55 percent of the 10,114,060 active electricity customers in Nigeria. In 2024 alone, 572,050 meters were installed.”
