A large percentage of Nigerians are tired of estimated billing by electricity distribution companies and are willing to do everything possible to escape it. However, many are often discouraged by the perceived stress involved in getting a prepaid meter. This write-up provides a step-by-step guide on how to obtain a prepaid meter promptly and without being scammed.
It is important to note that what applies in Oyo State may not apply in Kogi State due to the different distribution companies covering various geopolitical locations. This is why it is necessary to be familiar with the electricity distribution company operating in your state.
Below are the electricity distribution companies and the states they cover:
Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC)
Delta
Edo
Ekiti
Ondo
Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KDEDC)
Kaduna
Kebbi
Sokoto
Zamfara
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC)
Kano
Katsina
Jigawa
Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC)
Adamawa
Borno
Taraba
Yobe
Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC)
Bauchi
Benue
Gombe
Plateau
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)
FCT
Kogi
Nasarawa
Niger
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
Kwara
Ogun
Osun
Oyo
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IEDC)
Lagos
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC)
Lagos
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC)
Akwa Ibom
Bayelsa
Cross River
Rivers
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)
Abia
Anambra
Ebonyi
Enugu
Imo
There are eleven (11) electricity distribution companies in total. Getting a prepaid meter from any of these companies is relatively straightforward.
Our focus here is on the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).
Steps to Get a Prepaid Meter from IBEDC:
Step 1: Log on to the website: www.ibedc.com�
Step 2: Click on Metering
Step 3: Click on MAP
Step 4: Fill in the required information
Step 5: Your premises will be visited for a technical evaluation
Step 6: Make payment for the meter
Step 7: Await meter installation within ten (10) working days after registration
Follow the steps above and free yourself from estimated billing. Once you are metered, your only obligation to the distribution company is to purchase electricity tokens for your prepaid meter as and when due.
The only time you may have issues with electricity distribution companies is if you bypass your prepaid meter. Meter bypass is a grievous offence and is punishable under the law.