How much is a prepaid meter in Nigeria? Today we’ll look at prepaid meter prices in Nigeria and the cost of electricity units. Additionally, we’ll also list procedures on how to apply for a meter in any Nigerian state. Estimated billing has been a nightmare for electricity consumers, for this reason, customers have decided to put an end to the menace of estimated billing by applying for a prepaid meter from their respective power distribution companies under the MAP scheme.

The MAP scheme is an initiative from the industry regulation, Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC), designed to reduced metering gap within a DISCO’s network area.

METER ASSET PROVIDERS IN NIGERIA

There are 108 metering companies which have been given licenses by FG to supply meters to address problem of discriminatory and arbitrary billing in the electricity sector.

Here is a list of some licensed electricity meter manufacturing company operating in Nigeria;

• Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd ( MEMMCOL)
• Mojec International Limited,
• Meron Consortium
• Turbo Engineering Limited
• Triple 7

Unfortunately, the application process can also be very hectic as many customers have complained about cases of delay and poor services at business units however they are a few who have been successfully metered and are very satisfied with their new billing system.

If you are currently having prepaid meter problem in Nigeria, this post will help solves some problems on meter application, activation, recharging, prepaid meter unit price and more.

Below are some answers to some frequently asked question on prepaid electricity meters.

HOW MUCH IS PREPAID METER IN NIGERIA

The cost of a single phase prepaid meter is N48,263 while a three phase prepaid electricity meter cost N89,063. These are the new fees according to the upward review in meter price as directed by National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

PREPAID METER UNIT PRICE IN NIGERIA

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that new electricity tariffs for Nigerian consumers will commence from July 2020.

In the new tariffs, the price of prepaid meter units for residential customers in Abuja which was N27.20 per unit will now be N47.09. While residential customers of Ikeja Electric who previously paid N26.50 per unit will now pay N36.92.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A PREPAID METER IN NIGERIA

To apply for a prepaid meter in Nigeria, visit the website or the nearest business unit of your power distribution company and obtain a copy of the prepaid meter application form. Fill and submit the prepaid meter application form to begin the application process.

Below are steps on how to apply for prepaid meter from all DISCOs in Nigeria.

HOW TO GET A PREPAID METER IN LAGOS FROM IKEJA ELECTRIC

Application for prepaid meter from Ikeja Electric has commenced. Below is a guide on how to get a prepaid meter in Lagos.

Below are the steps to get a prepaid meter from Ikeja Electric;

• Step 1. Visit IKEDC website

Visit the IKEDC website on map.ikejaelectric.com

• Step 2. Enter your Meter Account Number

New customers are to enter their meter account to lookup their profile

• Step 3. Complete the KYC Process

In this steps, IKEDC customers will need to complete/Update their details on the webpage to initiate the account survey process

• Step 4. Debt Repayment Agreement

Customers are advised to pay thier outstanding bills by taking advantage of the various repayment option available. Also, outstanding balances can be rolled over into customer’s prepaid account and paid in installment in line with IKEDC’s repayment options.

• Step 5. Meter Payment and Installation

All payments for the IKEDC Prepaid meters should be made into authorized bank accounts advised by the MAP. No customers should pay in cash for IKEDC prepaid meter to any individual.