Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Reports Progress in Metering Efforts

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has released statistics showing that electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have made significant progress in metering customers. Between May and June 2025, a total of 148,077 customers were metered, with 63,180 in May and 84,897 in June. This brings the total number of metered customers nationwide to 6,422,933 as of June 2025.

According to the NERC’s metering factsheet, the country’s total active electricity customers increased marginally from 11,784,842 in May to 11,821,194 in June. The data also shows that some DisCos have achieved higher metering rates than others. Ikeja DisCo has the highest metering rate at 84.65%, followed by Eko at 83.33% and Abuja at 73.06%. In contrast, Yola has the lowest metering rate at 28.55%, with Jos and Kaduna at 29.51% and 33.46%, respectively.

The report highlights Aba DisCo as the most improved, with its metering rate rising from 37.88% in May to 45.17% in June. The company installed 12,376 new meters during this period. Benin DisCo has also reached the 50% metering mark, increasing from 49.95% to 50.33% within the same period.

Despite this progress, seven of the 12 DisCos remain below the 50% metering rate, leaving millions of customers without meters and subject to estimated billing. The NERC’s report emphasizes the need for continued efforts to improve metering rates and provide accurate billing to customers.

The Nigerian government has been working to address the issue of metering and estimated billing, which has been a major concern for electricity customers. The metering initiative is part of a broader effort to improve the efficiency and reliability of the electricity supply industry. As the DisCos continue to work towards achieving higher metering rates, customers can expect more accurate billing and improved service delivery. The NERC’s report provides a positive outlook on the progress made so far, but also highlights the need for sustained efforts to address the challenges facing the electricity sector.