The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced plans to commence mass metering across its franchise areas under the Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP) — a World Bank–funded initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s power distribution sector.
The program, backed by a $500 million World Bank loan, is designed to enhance the financial and technical performance of electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) through large-scale procurement and installation of advanced prepaid meters and Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS).
The DISREP rollout marks a significant milestone in KEDCO’s efforts to bridge the metering gap, eliminate estimated billing, improve efficiency, and strengthen customer confidence.
In a statement, the company confirmed that at least 128,000 prepaid meters will be installed free of charge for customers in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States.
KEDCO’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar S. Jimeta, said the initiative aligns with the company’s ongoing transformation drive.
“The metering initiative is not just about installing devices; it’s about improving service delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial sustainability for the betterment of the power sector,”
he stated.
Dr. Jimeta added that the exercise will focus strictly on providing meters for existing unmetered customers and replacing faulty meters under a structured and transparent metering plan, while new service connections will continue to follow the existing Meter Asset Provider (MAP) framework.
He also emphasized that the DISREP meters are completely free, advising customers not to make any payments to KEDCO staff or agents for meters or installations.
Dr. Jimeta further urged beneficiaries of the scheme to offer maximum cooperation, noting that customer understanding and collaboration are essential to ensure a smooth, transparent, and successful implementation of the project across all designated areas.
Through this initiative, KEDCO aims to achieve 100% metering coverage, enhance its financial sustainability, and deliver a more transparent and reliable electricity supply to customers.
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