The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) on Tuesday blamed the rejection of smart prepaid meters by some customers on ignorance.
Mr Emeka Eze, Head of Communication of EEDC, expressed the view at a forum organised by the company for its customers in Ekwulobia Business District in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area.
He said that using prepaid meter enables a customer to pay for the exact amount of energy consumed.
Eze said the EEDC issues prepaid meters free of charge to customers, urging them not to induce any staff to get it.
The spokesman said the process of installing such meters for customers was on top gear, assuring those that had applied would soon get theirs.
He said the company needs N70 billion to meter all its customers, promising a more robust service in electricity supply to those in its network.
Eze said the EEDC was determined to ensure…
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