fran6co:
Too costly na, why must everything be this crazy in naija

Na pepper eye.
They know that once pre-paid metre is completely introduced, their fraudulent estimated billing system will be a thing of the past.
This is their last desperate move to defraud the innocent Nigerian.
If it means borrowing to procure the pre-paid metre, we shall do so.
In my area, for instance, the average consumer who has pre-paid meter pays less than 3000 per month. Meanwhile, those receiving estimated bills are billed between 15 to 20 k monthly. Do the sum.

Agbaletu:

I paid 35k for my metre in 2012 and I got it in 2016. I think the price (36k) is still reasonable.

U got it after 4 year?!! did u pay ur monthly bill thruout dat 4 year waitin period?

Chitumu:
U got it after 4 year?!! did u pay ur monthly bill thruout dat 4 year waitin period?

Didn't move into the house not until 2016 when my family relocated. Of course, I paid some money before they finally installed it...can't remember the exact amount.

Chinashopping84:
craft stupidity.Nigerians must protest against this.How much do they get it from china,that they want to be selling it for such huge amount.Or do they think Nigerians are fool.

it is even made in Nigeria. Akwa ibom to be precise.

OK keep the meter for now.

Till further notice.

Meter wey be like Nokia 3310.

Later price go come down to N1,500.

I still wonder what a Joke this is! Very soon, Nigerians would be asked to Buy their own fuel Pumps in other to Buy Fuel from Filling Stations.
This is so wrong and should be challenged. This is their Business> They should provide the Meters !

SPOILT9JAOLOSHO:
Ordinary meter for a light that is never guaranteed, how much is generator?

How much is fuel?

Nigeria is a complete failed state. The things that happen in Nigeria are complete opposite of things that happen in rest of the world.

My bigger concern is the availability of the meter and how long customers would have to wait after payment.

galadima77:


Everything about NEPA is ever unpleasant....if you lots don't reduce or subsidize that amount, your kind of thunder will be so unique you'd think it's factory is in naija

My brother compared to their stupid estimation billing, I will willingly pay to have that meter installed....

Everything About Nigeria is scam! Nigerians are in bondages, No wonder so many wise Nigerians renounced their citizen some do dual citizens many looking for a way to run away from prison yard called Nigeria. Nigeria government operates a vicious cycle system of the richest only.

The Head of NERC is either mad or he is being used. How can a meter sell for almost 70k?

NERC should be probed

Fashola said so when he was Governor of Lagos

He is minister now the story has changed

I paid 110000 for my meter since June 2018 and the man hasn't given till now... So called Nepa official.... Am confused on what to do

obi58:
Nigerians and complaints sha!

All these people complaining about the price will not be averse to spending similar or even great amounts on buying the latest phones to show off.

Same people who complained about estimated billing and the length of time involved in getting a meter are still condemning this new initiative aimed at resolving these problems.

So we should be scammed in the name of resolving issues. This government is doing daylight robbery.

Teacher1776:



Na pepper eye.
They know that once pre-paid metre is completely introduced, their fraudulent estimated billing system will be a thing of the past.
This is their last desperate move to defraud the innocent Nigerian.
If it means borrowing to procure the pre-paid metre, we shall do so.
In my area, for instance, the average consumer who has pre-paid meter pays less than 3000 per month. Meanwhile, those receiving estimated bills are billed between 15 to 20 k monthly. Do the sum.

after u pay how sure ar u u will gt it, remember naija na funny place

NERC is dead. Simple!

Chinashopping84:
craft stupidity.Nigerians must protest against this.How much do they get it from china,that they want to be selling it for such huge amount.Or do they think Nigerians are fool.

Guy you don't pay bill before.how much do you get the phone you are using type this.think man thinkits very good idea if nepa is giving you estimated bill.

oldtruth:


Why are you thinking upside down? If I buy a phone, it belongs to me and I can do anything to it. So you mean we should buy something that the government will still say belongs to her?

If we buy that meter, they should expect me to tamper with it because it is my property and I can go any length on it to give me satisfaction.

Nigerians needs to wisen up and don't have to be daft

It's optional to buy the meter bro. You can still enjoy your estimated billing

Max24:

So we should be scammed in the name of resolving issues. This government is doing daylight robbery.

How much do you spend in buying a 1hp generator these days?

How much do you spend in buying an inverter?

Chinashopping84:
craft stupidity.Nigerians must protest against this.How much do they get it from china,that they want to be selling it for such huge amount.Or do they think Nigerians are fool.

Less than 20 usd

Eagba:
instead of you to be creative in your thinking, you're just thinking blandly. you could have well suggest that the meter comes with free credit units that will cover part or all of the cost the meter, you're here justifying nonsense.

You're simply not being realistic.

What you have here is similar to the argument for deregulation and subsidy for fuel. Either fuel is subsidized and we have fuel scarcities because suppliers are unwilling to meet the demand at that price or deregulate and ensure the product is everywhere and eventually allow competition for supply drive the price down.

Remember how much GSM lines were at the beginning? How much do lines go for now?

Remember how much DStv decoders use to go for? How much are they now?

Nigerians argue they are being ripped off with estimated billing and need prepaid meters.For years now the demand for the meters have not been matched by supply because the pricing is not attractive.

Now we have providers ready to bridge this gap at a premium.

The onus now for Nigerians is to pay up and get the meter or continue accepting estimated bills. With time, the price of meters will go down.

fran6co:
Too costly na, why must everything be this crazy in naija

Typical single phase from manufacturers cost between 80k to 90k

Max24:

So we should be scammed in the name of resolving issues. This government is doing daylight robbery.

What would you consider to be a fair price for a meter?

tstx:
Ours was free




I build websites and I am based in Abuja, see my signature

I build websites and I am based in Abuja, see my signature

Where?

I can tell you for free that the guy will get crazy estimated bills throughout the entire period of wait. And he must clear everything else he won’t be able to recharge the prepaid meter after the first units are exhausted.

Proper 419 them discos!

Chitumu:
U got it after 4 year?!! did u pay ur monthly bill thruout dat 4 year waitin period?

obi58:
Nigerians and complaints sha!

All these people complaining about the price will not be averse to spending similar or even great amounts on buying the latest phones to show off.

Same people who complained about estimated billing and the length of time involved in getting a meter are still condemning this new initiative aimed at resolving these problems.

Mehn I cant even complain as long as it is pay on delivery, or pay enroute to installation. The estimated bill I'm receiving is not from this earth abeg.

Thank you!

I guess the ones being sold to Nigerians is made in Mars.

defolman:

Less than 20 usd

Teacher1776:



Na pepper eye.
They know that once pre-paid metre is completely introduced, their fraudulent estimated billing system will be a thing of the past.
This is their last desperate move to defraud the innocent Nigerian.
If it means borrowing to procure the pre-paid metre, we shall do so.
In my area, for instance, the average consumer who has pre-paid meter pays less than 3000 per month. Meanwhile, those receiving estimated bills are billed between 15 to 20 k monthly. Do the sum.

The estimated bills is pure insanity..... No readings, nothing and they bring bills every month.... Things like this are worthy of protest... They made no meter available and they are collecting money from people with no justifiable means.... Naija people too gentle abeg.... And to think we have labour's union in the country... Useless organization

defolman:

Less than 20 usd

I can't believe that the government and the Discos have been cheating us all this while.
What is wrong with this country?

Agbaletu:

I paid 35k for my metre in 2012 and I got it in 2016. I think the price (36k) is still reasonable.

defolman:

Less than 20 usd

Having seen that the cost of a meter is less than 20USD, I hereby withdraw my earlier submission.
This country is in a mess.