MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has announced the commencement of a mass prepaid metering drive through its Mobile Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Metering Programme across Enugu State.
In a statement issued Monday in Enugu, the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, explained that the initiative is designed to accelerate the metering process for customers who are yet to be metered.
According to Ezeh, the programme will officially begin on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, starting with customers in the Abakpa and Ogui Districts.
He highlighted that the mobile MAP campaign will allow customers to obtain prepaid meters within 72 hours.
He said the initiative is aligned with the company’s broader goal of reducing the metering shortfall, promoting billing transparency, and giving consumers greater control over their power usage.
“The Mobile MAP Metering Programme aligns with the company’s commitment to bridging the existing metering gap, improving transparency in billing and empowering customers with more control over their electricity consumption,” he said.
Ezeh noted that the project would be rolled out in stages across the company’s district offices to ensure that all customers currently without meters have access to this rapid metering solution.
He urged residents in the selected districts to seize the opportunity for quick access to metering.
“Accurate metering empowers users to take full control of their energy consumption and eliminates billing disputes,” he added.
To participate, Ezeh said customers must present a copy of their electricity bill and a valid means of identification at designated locations.
He explained that the pricing for meters has been fixed, with a Single-Phase meter going for N137,062.50 and a Three-Phase meter priced at N227,900.00, inclusive of 7.5% VAT. The prices, however, are subject to monthly adjustments.
He added that meter payments during this programme would only be accepted via Debit (ATM) Cards, stressing that cash transactions will not be allowed.
He assured that the process is transparent and customers are not expected to pay any other charges apart from the cost of the meter.
“There are no extra or hidden charges involved in the process other than the payment for the meter,” he noted.
The company also issued a warning against any form of extortion and urged customers to report such incidents using its whistleblowing hotline.
“Customers are encouraged to report any form of extortion by using its established whistle blowing line (08146026678),” Ezeh said.
He encouraged unmetered customers in the pilot districts to utilize the programme for faster access to prepaid meters.
While this mobile metering initiative is underway, the company clarified that the regular MAP metering process remains available for those unable to participate in the mobile phase.
“Customers who are unable to participate in the mobile programme can still walk into any of the company’s district offices or visit the official website to apply for a meter through the standard application process.
“Our goal is to ensure more of our customers are metered and are able to manage their energy consumption,” Ezeh concluded.
