February 19, 2025
With a view to deter energy theft and ensure offenders are punished, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC has introduced an amended order designed to curb unauthorized access to electricity, meter tampering, and bypass.
Under the amended order, Distribution Companies are now empowered to disconnect unauthorized connections without notice.
The order prescribes reconnection conditions to ensure compliance.
NERC explains that the primary objectives of the amended order are to reduce unauthorized access to electricity, meter tampering, and bypass as well as to establish transparent reconnection guidelines to ensure compliance.
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The Commission also introduced stiffer financial penalties for electricity consumers found guilty of meter tampering and by-pass.
NERC says the new penalties are geared towards reducing energy losses and to ensure that consumers pay for the electricity they consume.
