February 9, 2025

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has banned payment for meter installation in Enugu State.

Announcing the ban on Wednesday morning, the management of EERC said the law is against paying for meter installation.

“It has come to the attention of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission that some members of the public in Enugu State are being requested to pay for materials and other accessories needed for the connection of electricity and installation of meters on their premises by the meter installers and service providers,” 

“Pursuant to Section 35 of the Enugu State Electricity Law 2023 and other extant rules, this is to inform the public of the following provisions under Regulations 10 and 11 of the Customer Service Standards and Protection Regulations 2024 of the Commission.”

“The materials required to effect connections, including meters and accessories from the nearest voltage network for each connection design stipulated under these Regulations, shall be the responsibility of the Service Provider.”

“Sequel to the provisions above, customers of Mainpower Electricity Distribution Company Limited are hereby notified that they are not required to provide materials (e.g., wires, circuit breakers, ladders) or pay money for meter installation,”

“Please do not hesitate to contact the Commission via email at info@eerc.en.gov.ng or call 09122642755 if any Mainpower meter installer(s) or agent(s) demands money or materials to install meter(s), for the Commission’s information and necessary action.”

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