Prepaid Meters
The Kaduna Electric, on Monday, commenced the distribution of prepaid meters to its customers in Sokoto, Kaduna, Kebbi and Zamfara.
The free meters were part of efforts by the company to ensure optimal service delivery.
The News Agency of Nigeria [NAN] reports that the Minsiter of Power, Babatunde Fashola and Gov. Aminu Tambuwal flagged off the distribution in Sokoto.
In his remarks, Fashola said that the new billing system would curb losses to the power firms, due to inability to collect due rates.
The minister also said the metering system would eradicate the problem of paying for unmeasured electricity by customers.
“They will, therefore, ensure fair billing system as well as enhance regular power supply,” Fashola added.
In his remarks, Tambuwal said the pre-paid meters would curb the menace of the controversially estimated billing of customers.
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