The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced plans to begin mass metering across its operational areas in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States under the World Bank–funded Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP).
The initiative, supported by a $500 million World Bank loan, seeks to enhance the financial and technical performance of electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) through the large-scale deployment of advanced prepaid meters and Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communication, Sani Bala Sani, described the rollout as a major step toward closing the metering gap, ending estimated billing, and strengthening customer trust.
According to him, at least 128,000 prepaid meters will be installed free of charge for customers across the three states. KEDCO’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abubakar S. Jimeta, said the initiative reflects the company’s ongoing transformation agenda.
“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 explained that the exercise would prioritize existing unmetered customers and the replacement of faulty meters, following a structured and transparent implementation plan. He added that new service connections would continue under the existing Meter Asset Provider (MAP) framework.
He also emphasized that DISREP meters are completely free, cautioning customers not to make any payments to KEDCO staff or agents for meters or installations.
Dr. Jimeta appealed for full cooperation from customers to ensure the smooth and successful rollout of the project across all designated areas. KEDCO expressed optimism that the initiative would help it achieve 100 percent metering coverage, strengthen its financial sustainability, and deliver a more transparent, efficient, and reliable power supply to customers.
