The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced November, 2024 as the deadline for the updating of prepaid meter.
The electricity regulatory body urged users of prepaid meter across the country to update their meters before the deadline.
It warned that failure to update the meter before the deadline may render it inoperative as customers may no longer be able to recharge them thenceforth.
NERC made the announcement in a tweet on its X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that the update will be seamless and easy.
It called on users to contact their DisCos for more information, just as it disclosed that the update would be without any associated cost as it would be free.
NERC also assured that the update will neither affect the units in the meter, nor make it run faster than usual.
The regulatory body stated that, failure to do the update before the deadline, prepaid meter users might face difficulties in recharging their meters after November 2024.
“If you have a prepaid meter, it may be time for an update. From November 2024, you may not be able to recharge your meter. However, updating is easy and free,” NERC stated.
According to NERC, the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) shall commence the issuance of two free Key Change Tokens (KCTs), which will update prepaid meter.
“The update will not affect the units in your meter nor will it make your meter run faster than usual. Contact your DisCo for more information.” NERC assured.
