The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) and Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDP) of potential penalties if they ignore its order to halt the replacement of Unistar prepaid meters. The directive, issued on Wednesday, follows non-compliance with regulations set by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
In its statement, the FCCPC expressed concerns that the two DisCos might disregard the order, stressing that any attempt to proceed with the meter replacements would lead to serious consequences. The Commission clarified that the recent rumors linking the replacement of Unistar meters to NERC’s approval of new meter prices are unfounded. Both the FCCPC and NERC have invalidated the plan for replacing these meters.
The FCCPC reiterated that the meter replacement process can only resume if the DisCos comply with NERC’s guidelines under Order No. NERC/246/2021. The guidelines mandate prompt meter replacements at no cost to consumers and ensure that there is no disruption in service or reliance on estimated billing.
The Commission has made it clear that violations of this directive will result in significant penalties, urging consumers to report any non-compliance by IKEDC or EKEDP to its helpline.
