Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DISCO) has commenced the second phase of its free prepaid meter roll-out under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), financed through the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) Tranche B, aimed at closing the metering gap within its franchise area.
Under this phase, Band A and Band B customers are eligible to receive prepaid meters at no cost in line with the Federal Government's commitment to promote transparency, eliminate estimated billing and improve customer confidence in the electricity value chain.
According to the company release, eligible customers can apply through the Eco Disco online portal.
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“New customers seeking connection can visit the new connections section, while existing customers who wish to migrate from postpaid to prepaid or replace damaged or obsolete meters can do so by registering (for first-time users) or logging in to their existing account,” the statement said.
According to Dico, applications are open until November 30, 2025, with the installation set to run completely free of charge from November 6 to December 31, 2025.
“At Eco Disco, we are committed to improving customer experience and service transparency. This tranche-B rollout under the Presidential Metering Initiative ensures that more of our customers enjoy accurate billing and have greater control over their electricity consumption,” said Babatunde Lasaki, GM, Corporate Communications and Strategy, Eco Disco.
Lasaki said, “We commend the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Federal Government for sustaining this initiative and their continued efforts to address Nigeria’s metering gap. Such initiatives demonstrate a shared commitment to pursuing a fair and accountable electricity distribution system.”
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The Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) is a key financing mechanism within the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Under Order No: NERC/2025/107, effective 6 October 2025, NERC approved N28 billion for distribution companies (DISCOs) to purchase and install meters for unmetered Band A and B customers across the country.
The scheme is designed to close the metering gap of over seven million customers in Nigeria, enhance billing reliability and ensure transparency in the electricity distribution sector.
