The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has announced that, starting Wednesday, September 10, 2025, it will resume its rigorous meter monitoring exercises outside regular working hours across the northern zone.
According to a statement issued by Maxwell Kotoka, Head of Corporate Communications at NEDCo, the exercise is primarily aimed at detecting illegal electricity connections, which continue to cause significant financial losses to the company.
The statement explained that authorized NEDCo staff will conduct unannounced visits to customers’ premises during non-regular working hours to inspect electricity meters.
It clarified that there is no law prohibiting staff from performing legitimate duties outside standard working hours.
NEDCo emphasised that these inspections will be carried out professionally, with no form of harassment or intimidation, and urged customers to remain calm and cooperative.
The monitoring exercise was temporarily suspended a few weeks ago to allow for broader stakeholder engagement following public concerns.
NEDCo also advised consumers to conserve electricity and use it responsibly to avoid higher electricity bills, rather than resorting to illegal connections, which could ultimately cripple the company.
The company called on all customers to fully cooperate to ensure the success of the monitoring exercise.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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