Anambra Consumers Demand Prepaid Meters as Electricity Reforms Begin
Electricity users in Anambra State have urged authorities to deploy prepaid meters after years of disputes over estimated billing. The call came during a public consultation in Awka on draft regulations set to shape the state’s electricity market. Consumer advocate Osita Obi told attendees that households should only pay for power they actually use. He warned that guessed bills have eroded trust in First Power, the state’s distribution company, and fuelled endless disagreements with customers. First Power’s Managing Director, Okechukwu Okafor, said a new meter laboratory in Onitsha will speed up installations. He assured consumers that those who complete payment could be connected within three weeks, thanks to a plant capable of producing 2,500 meters daily. The State Electricity Regulatory Commission, empowered by the 2025 Electricity Regulatory Law, promised to enforce fair pricing and set service standards. Officials encouraged residents to report billing complaints first to the distributor and, if unresolved, escalate them to the commission for redress. Prepaid metering remains a key test of the reforms’ success.
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