No Distribution Of Free Free Prepaid Meter—-EEDC
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has disowned a viral video which purported that it was issuing free prepaid to its customers for free
The company said the information which was being spread by one Okechukwu Cyril was incorrect, mischievou, misleading and targeted at creating confusion within the space.
Emeka Ezeh, Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC who refuted the information in a Statement called on the general public to disregard it adding that the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) metering scheme was still.
He said MAP allows the customers to pay for the meter and be reimbursed through energy, over a period adding that customers could access it through filling the meter application form on EEDC website (www.enugudisco.com).
“Attention of EEDC has been drawn to a viral video where one Mazi Okechukwu Cyril Nwuche purported that EEDC is calling on its customers to apply for free prepaid meter.
“Whilst EEDC encourages its customers in need of meters to apply and have their premises metered, it is important that they are armed with the right information, and that they also understand the procedure in place for meter acquisition.
” Customers can visit their respective district offices or service centers with a copy of their bills for further assistance by the customer service representatives.
“Regarding the issue of “free meter” to customers, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has come up with an initiative specifically designed to close the metering gap for unmetered customers within the Band “A” feeders.
“Modalities for this program will be made known to customers once it is ready.” he said.
Ezeh said customers living in communities that were under a bulk billing arrangement could not apply individually for prepaid meters, except the community opts to be debulked.
He said the process would require enumeration and creation of accounts for the individual customers.
He said it was the esponsibility of EEDC to provide its customers with accurate information and advised that they should always seek clarification and make enquiries on issues of concern through the approved EEDC communication channels.
“Misinformation spread by opinionated individuals like Mazi Okechukwu Cyril Nwuche and his group members (SEECA) should not be given any credence, as they are out to mislead and misinform unsuspecting customers thereby creating confusion amongst EEDC customers,” he said.
