Eko, Ikeja DisCos Face Severe Penalties For Violating FCCPC’s Metering Order

Eko, Ikeja DisCos Face Severe Penalties For Violating FCCPC’s Metering Order

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a fresh warning to Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for disregarding its order on metering practices. The FCCPC’s Director of Corporate...CONTINUE READING…

Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, emphasized that the directive to halt the planned replacement of Unistar meters by these DisCos remains in effect.

Ijagwu clarified that the approval of new meter prices by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has no bearing on the DisCos’ planned actions. He further warned that any attempts to go against the FCCPC’s order would result in serious penalties.

He stressed that the replacement of meters must follow NERC’s guidelines, ensuring that consumers are not inconvenienced by disruptions, delayed installations, or additional costs. The FCCPC urged consumers to report any violations and reiterated its commitment to protecting Nigerians from unfair practices by service providers.