- He further disclosed that for the ongoing phase, N12.7 billion has been allocated from a total budget of N40 billion for the mass metering project
The Federal Government has commenced the large-scale metering of Nigerian Army formations across the country.
During the launch of this initiative at the headquarters of the 9th Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Ikeja military cantonment over the weekend, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, emphasized that this effort aims to eliminate estimated billings in the power sector.
Adelabu outlined that the metering process will be carried out in phases, with Ikeja cantonment marking the initial phase, and stated that the current phase will span six weeks before the commencement of the second phase.
He further disclosed that for the ongoing phase, N12.7 billion has been allocated from a total budget of N40 billion for the mass metering project.
He added: “The mass metering in army formations nationwide will enable us to know what is being consumed every month to ensure appropriate billings and ease collections. The overall intention is to eliminate and make estimated billing a thing of the past”.
The Minister who was received at the army headquarters by the Commander, Maj. Gen. A.M Adetuyi and the Chief Executive Officer of De Haryor Global Services, Engineer Ashade Olatunbosun in charge of the metering project, said the current exercise is part of President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda to ensure a regular supply of electricity to army formations, nationwide.
He said: “This is one of Mr President’s objectives as contained in the renewed hope agenda to ensure that electricity supply to the armed forces is prioritised and they do not suffer especially in the enjoyment of public utilities”.
Adelabu said the smart meters being installed are tamper-proof and would eliminate energy theft.
“You can not by-pass the meter which also comes with an app where customers can also get a statement of their consumption every month”.
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