The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), said on Monday nothing in the Electricity Power Sector Reform Act gives electricity distribution companies (DisCos) the exclusivity of metering in the sector.

He said the Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of N701 billion electricity intervention funds to beneficiaries.

According to him, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the release of N31 billion to Discos for metering in the power sector.

He spoke at the 18th Monthly Power Sector and Stakeholders’ meeting in Kumboso, Kano State.



The minister said: “Another action which took place is the FEC approval of the component that frozen the federal government of the judgement debt of N119billion and also released N39billion towards the supply of meters to DisCos.

Stressing that nothing hinders other investors from metering electricity consumers, Fashola said “while it is true that Discos have the obligation to meter customers, the law does not vest the monopoly of meter supply to the DisCos.

“Anybody who qualifies under the safety regulation by NEMSA and under the licenses issued by NERC can supply meters to customers under conditions approved by law. In other words, meter supply is an open but regulated business.

“You need the license from NERC to undertake it. You need to comply with testing and safety standards of NEMSA to produce, install or import the meters. But it is not a monopoly for Discos alone.”

The minister said he has received inquiries on whether state governments could produce their own power.

“Nothing in the Electric Sector Power Reform Act stops any state from doing so. What they need is to get the right license from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC),” he added.


http://thenationonlineng.net/metering-of-customers-not-exclusive-right-of-discos-fashola/

Some interesting stuff. If it's an open market to buy meters that should mean non metered customers can buy it from licensed seller. Now who are the current licensed dealers?

Front Page: lalasticlala

Enough with all these Disco, Genco and Ajasco nonsense... Everyday DISCO dis, GENCO dat ... Giv us light, not excuses.. Dats how u ppl said Nigerians shldn't pay bills if dey don't have metres and many ppl ended up paying for reconnection afta dey were disconnected. D nonsense ppl won't accept any metre brought by customers even if it's exactly d same from anoda office..

Fashola defending his thieving DISCOS again ..If metering is not a responsible of a service provider who's responsibility is it then ? This is like saying metering is not the responsibility of of a petrol station , Fashola for your information metering is only beneficial to the DISCO so customer pay for exactly what they use except ofcourse on Nigeria where Fashola allows them to sell darkness under the guise of estimated billing , Fashola has just confirmed that estimated bills will still be around for some time

SalamRushdie:
Fashola defending his thieving DISCOS again ..If metering is not a responsible of a service provider who's responsibility is it then ? This is like saying metering is not the responsibility of of a petrol station , Fashola for your information metering is only beneficial to the DISCO so customer pay for exactly what they use except ofcourse on Nigeria where Fashola allows them to sell darkness under the guise of estimated billing , Fashola has just confirmed that estimated bills will still be around for some time

He gave the DISCOs N31 billion to supply meters and he's also preventing the DISCOs from monopolizing or sabotaging the metering system by allowing 3 parties to participate in the metering system.


The man was actually on the side of the public, read again and comprehend.

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Meters are important.

As for the generation of power by states, the point is not for states to produce their own power. It is a question of whether they can transmit and consume it locally (within the state)?
These are the type of technicalities Fashola didn't fully grasp as Lagos Governor. He has started showing same as a minister.

Always a different story with Minister Fashola.

Story land, story land,
Land of music fun and games,
Story land, story land,
Bring your friends along,

(clap, clap)


Super Minister ko,
Gbatueyominista ni.

we don hear!

Blue3k:
Some interesting stuff. If it's an open market to buy meters does that should mean non metered customers can buy it from licensed seller. Now who are the current licensed dealers.

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Let me start processing my container of pre-paid meter from Singapore

Dis grammar can not provide power o.

So?
Abeg we don tire

If NERC n FG are sincere, they should licence willing suppliers and importers of meters so that we can easily get the product at a fee, instead of waiting for eternity on the promise of the DISCOs to meter customers for free wc has never been implemented all in the bid to keep swindling the electricity consumers through crazy estimated bills.

Interesting. ..

Useless country with empty leaders..

deomelo:




He gave the DISCOs N31 billion to supply meters and he's also preventing the DISCOs from monopolizing or sabotaging the metering system by allowing 3 parties to participate in the metering system.


The man was actually on the side of the public, read again and comprehend.

Thank you for that
The post was short but they still find it difficult to read it, the headline sound confusing but the message was clear .


L

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Sounds good to me.

Having moved to a residence wit prepaid meter, from one with estimated billing, anything that makes meters easily available is welcomr

SalamRushdie:
Fashola defending his thieving DISCOS again ..If metering is not a responsible of a service provider who's responsibility is it then ? This is like saying metering is not the responsibility of of a petrol station , Fashola for your information metering is only beneficial to the DISCO so customer pay for exactly what they use except ofcourse on Nigeria where Fashola allows them to sell darkness under the guise of estimated billing , Fashola has just confirmed that estimated bills will still be around for some time

It appears you didn't read the article well.

He is on the side of the consumers and if free entrance into the supply and installation of prepoaid meter is allowed, you can be sure it will checked the cheating from the Disco finally.

All.you guys clapping for Fashola are you aware that Discos do not accept meters they do not issue and gazette? Is Fashola aware of this before playing to the gallery

Fashola, the meters JED (JOS ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION) are installing for their customers are not ok. since when did the laws of Physics Changed? 1000w for 60mins on those meters is 1.6kWh instead of 1kWh.
Nothing on the left side of this country is Right and on the right side, nothing is Left.

I dey come first

Juciano1:
All.you guys clapping for Fashola are you aware that Discos do not accept meters they do not issue and gazette? Is Fashola aware of this before playing to the gallery

If it's licensed by NERC shouldn't they be legally obligated to accept. Now its left for government to enforce rule.

is this not a continuation of the fascism of Jonathan?
Why do we keep giving tax payers money to private business.
If the DISCOS cannot supply ordinary meter to their customers, withdraw their license.
If obasanjo had privatised the telecommunications sector like Jonathan did with electricity sector, we would probably be paying monthly levy for mast today

Blue3k:


If it's licensed by NERC shouldn't they be legally obligated to accept. Now its left for government to enforce rule.

True bro! But we are too used to nothing working in this country. Just rhetorics everyday!

Fashola the guessing minister... Just admit it... you are a failure... your tenure is almost finished

deolu2000:
If NERC n FG are sincere, they should licence willing suppliers and importers of meters so that we can easily get the product at a fee, instead of waiting for eternity on the promise of the DISCOs to meter customers for free wc has never been implemented all in the bid to keep swindling the electricity consumers through crazy estimated bills.

The federal government needs to get out of the power business.
Let every state or region run its own power sector. Those who want the federal government to run it on their behalf can have it.

NwaAmaikpe:


Meters are important.

Hmmm... I see you cant comment meaningfully.... Tells alot..... I rest my case

okay, they should just start distributing the meter o, estimated billing is not good at all.

NwaAmaikpe:


Meters are important.

How? I hate meter. Even here in Soho district in UK, we tap electricity here, and there without paying.

oduastates:


The federal government needs to get out of the power business.
Let every state or region run its own power sector. Those who want the federal government to run it on their behalf can have it.

Your option is a tall order, i am very much concern abt hw we can sought out d imediate needs, wc in this case is metering of energy users.