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How MOJEC Is Facilitating Federal Government’s Mass Metering Agenda

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3 years ago

May 23, 2022

Metering electricity consumers has remained a serious challenge in Nigeria’s electricity market as utility companies struggle to fill the gap eight years after the sector was handed over to private investors.

Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has shown that at least 8.1 million of the country’s current 12.8 million customers are unmetered.

NERC says that only about 4.66 million end-users, representing 36 per cent of the entire pool had been fully metered at the end of November 2021.

In an attempt to fix this challenge, the Federal Government launched the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP), an initiative geared towards mass metering of Nigerians by providing loan facility from the Central Bank of Nigeria, to the DisCos for the procurement of meters for its customers, and the local meter manufacturers.

This is to ensure that it provides over four million meters as estimated billing encourages a lack of transparency and accountability, worsening tariff collection.

Prior to this, distribution companies across the country had already stopped providing free meters to consumers following a directive from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which increased the price of the assets and contributed to delay in the commencement of the NMMP.

In the first phase of the NMMP called phase (Phase 0), over one million meters were estimated to be deployed in about six months but the process was delayed as prevailing challenges crippled the roll-out of the assets. At the end of the phase, over a million meters were reportedly distributed.

However, to resolve the challenges associated with the second phase of the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) which continued to push the burden of electricity meters on consumers, NERC announced the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) and National Mass Metering Regulations.

To ensure that Federal Government’s attempts to fix the metering challenges, MOJEC International, a pioneering company in local meter manufacturing is leaving no stone unturned to ensure unmetered electricity consumers in Nigeria have access to meters.

It launched the Mobile Meter Asset Provider (MOJEC Mobile MAP) initiative. The initiative, was to simplify the processes involved in meter acquisition and ensures that customers get metered within 24 hours.

Group managing director, MOJEC International Limited, Chantelle Abdul, in a statement said the initiative was to bring meters to the doorsteps of consumers.

She reiterated MOJEC’s commitment to providing meters to the end-users because metering is critical to both the consumers and the electricity providers.

This commitment comprises establishing trust between the consumers and the distribution companies. MOJEC will also manufacturer over 100,000 meters for the business units under the Ikeja DISCO for the Mobile MAP.

Launched in April, the Mobile MAP initiative in partnership with Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IEDC) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) was to fast-track 24-hour meter delivery to interested customers through the MAP Initiative.

This is by extension a continuation of Phase 2 of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved ‘Meter Asset Provider (MAP)’ initiative, that has adopted as mantra “metering at your doorstep”. The initiative is aimed at consolidating the rigorous general meter installation process that includes KYC, survey, payment, acquisition and installation all under 24-48 hours.

Team Lead, MOJEC, Titilope Oyelade, disclosed during the launch of the scheme at the Sango business unit recently, that the Mobile MAP initiative would run for the next two months across the various business units of the nine DisCos with whom the MOJEC currently partners with. She said that each DisCo is expected to meter at least 100,000 customers under the initiative.

Oyelade added that MOJEC initiated the Mobile MAP scheme in response to persistent calls by consumers who want pre-paid meters to save them from the menace of estimated billings and other under-table dealings that they consider economically strangulating.

She explained that the process of meter acquisition has been so simplified that all interested customers needed to do was to register on their DisCo’s website.

It was gathered that there would be over 10,000 meters available to be given out monthly to customers at the Sango Ota axis and that the exercise would be a continuous one as long as consumers make demands for the meters.

The total number of meters currently distributed in MAP Phase 2 is 96,552.

IBEDC Business Manager, Sango Unit, Olujide Odutuyo, said the firm partnered with MOJEC because of its desire to make pre-paid meters available to all consumers so that each consumer would have quality measurement of the electricity they consume.

He urged the consumers to embrace the Mobile MAP as it will eliminate estimated billings and it is a faster alternative to the NMMP.

Under it, he posited that consumers can get metered under 24 hours as all processes from KYC, to survey, payment and installation are achieved in record timing.

On his part, Michael Onuorah, head of metering projects, MOJEC, said to deal with the challenge of extortion in the industry, MOJEC in conjunction with Ikeja DisCo has developed an automated payment reference system with PayStack and Remitta through which customers can initiate payment for their meters.

“This promotes transparency and accountability. We believe it will hasten the Federal Government’s mass metering agenda.”

Smart metering allows electricity consumers to manage their consumption and eradicate outrageous estimated billing. It also beneﬁts electricity distribution companies by providing revenue protection services, detecting energy and bypass incidents, and issuing reports for events of tampering.

Oluyemi Ayanga, Manager, Shomolu Business unit, Ikeja Electric said; “Consumers are now happy because they can now manage what they are consuming in terms of electricity for the month, and this would improve their level of trust. With this, the customers are satisfied and when they are, I am also satisfied.”

It is worthy of note that MOJEC International, last year, partnered with Sahara Foundation, Energy Training Centre and Ikeja Electric to train several metering personnel through an end-user Metering Capacity Building programme in Lagos.

The partnership was part of efforts to improve and reinforce competence while driving upskilling among technicians in the Nigerian electricity supply industry.

According to MOJEC, supporting metering technicians with skills needed to drive efficient metering is consequential to enhancing sector performance.

It said this would lead to an increase in revenue collection, which in turn would bolster overall transmission and distribution capacity in addition to significant capital expenditure improvements in the industry.

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Okpebholo’s One Year Performance Outshines Some governors’ 8 Yrs, Says Idahosa

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8 hours ago

November 8, 2025

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The deputy governor of Edo state, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa says Governor Monday Okpebholo’s performance within his first year in office surpasses some state governors achievements in eight years of office.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor was quoted to have said this when he played host to delegation of Esan Daughters Development Initiative of Edo State in his office on Thursday.

He assured that Okpebholo’s administration has just taken off, adding that with the support of the people, Edo will record remarkable achievements in few months to come.

Idahosa noted that with his SHINE Agenda, Okpebholo is poised to entrench good governance across the nook and cranny of the state.

He particularly noted that Okpebholo policies are people centric.

While noting that the unity of the people remains the governor’s primary concern, Idahosa reeled out names of Esan extraction who made impact on Esan land and Edo State in general.

According to him, “Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, to me, is God’s gift to Esan land,” and, “the entire Edo State people are happy with him.”

The President, Esan Daughters Development Initiative of Edo State, Mrs. Kate Osaro commended Idahosa for his complementary role to Okpebholo.

According to her, their complementary roles have ensured peace reign in the state and solicited for its sustainability.

In related vein, Idahosa received and congratulated Management, Staff and Students of “Our Lady of Mercy Nursery and Basic School” on their forthcoming school’s 50th anniversary.

He appreciated the school’s management for helping to shape and impact the lives of students and society.

He deemed it an honour having the organizing committee lead pupils of the school to his office.

He encouraged them (Pupils) to aspire to greater heights by participating in politics to becoming future governors and deputy governors of the state.”

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#AnambraDecides: Transport Unions Endorsement Of Soludo Could Undermine Perceptions Of Neutrality — KDI

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9 hours ago

November 8, 2025

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The Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), has expressed concern that the endorsement of governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State by the Joint Transporter Forum could undermine perceptions of neutrality in the November 8 governorship election, owing to the role they play in conveying sensitive and non-sensitive materials during elections.

KDI said since INEC relies heavily on these unions —NURTW, RTEAN, Keke, Okada, and Bus Unions — for material transportation, their partisan alignment could undermine perceptions of neutrality, risk delays, and erode public confidence in the process.

Bukola Idowu, Executive Director, expressed the organisation’s concern at a pre-election briefing held in Akwa on Friday.

“The endorsement of the incumbent governor by the Joint Transporter Forum, comprising NURTW, RTEAN, Keke, Okada, and Bus Unions, raises a significant logistical red flag,” KDI worries.

INEC’s Preparedness

The KDI, while noting that INEC has largely demonstrated logistical readiness, some operational gaps persist.

“KDI’s comparative analysis of INEC’s preparedness for the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election against the 2024 Ondo Off-Cycle Election reveals a mixed outlook on operational readiness.

“The training of ad-hoc officials concluded only on November 6, 2025, two days before the election, compared to a timelier completion in Ondo 2024 left no room for mock drills or refresher sessions, limiting INEC’s ability to evaluate the competence of ad-hoc personnel and replace unfit or unavailable staff ahead of election day.”

The CSO, however, commended INEC for the “continuous engagement with stakeholders and improvements in technology usage, particularly through the BVAS and IREV platforms,” saying that it “remains positive indicators that, if effectively managed, can mitigate these risks and enhance the credibility of the process.”

Pre-election Observation, Warning

KDI observed that voter turnout in Anambra has fallen by over 58% in the last eight years, attributing this decline to insecurity, logistical and geographical challenges, warning that “special attention must then be paid to these areas lest Anambra risks experiencing another historically low voter turnout in tomorrow’s governorship election.

“Despite consistent growth in voter registration.It will appear that voter turnout is falling at the same rate at which voter registration was growing. This means that while more citizens are registering to vote, fewer are turning out on election day, a troubling trend that points to deepening voter apathy and declining trust in the electoral process.”

On intolerance during election, KDI said while the overall security risk across the state remains moderate, several localized flashpoints persist in areas historically prone to electoral tension, political rivalry, and voter intimidation.

“The analysis identifies Aguata and Ihiala as severe-risk areas, with a high likelihood of violence or disruption on election day.

“Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ogbaru are categorized as high-risk LGAs, while the remaining local governments are assessed as being at a moderate risk level.

“In practical terms, this means that LGAs classified as severe or high risk face a greater probability of experiencing election-related disturbances, ranging from logistical delays and voter suppression to violent clashes, unless proactive measures are taken.

“Conversely, moderate-risk areas could be relatively peaceful, provided preventive actions are maintained and early warning signals are properly addressed.”

KDI, therefore, urged security agencies to uphold professionalism, neutrality, and restraint in their election-day operations.

“Security deployments should prioritize visible but non-intimidating presence in identified flashpoints, timely intelligence sharing, and rapid response coordination to ensure the safety of voters, election officials, and materials across all 21 LGAs,” KDI noted.

KDI, however, expressed optimism of a largely peaceful election, just as it emphasized that the “credibility of the process will depend on timely deployment, transparent procedures, and restraint by political actors and their supporters.”

The CSO also called on eligible voters to come out peacefully, exercise their civic rights, and resist any attempt to disrupt the process or sell their votes.

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Anambra Decides: CDD Advocates Neutrality, Seamless Process; Says Litmus Test For Amupitan

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10 hours ago

November 7, 2025

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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has described the November 8 Anambra governorship election as a litmus test for the new INEC chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, and a crucial test of Nigeria’s democratic resilience and institutional credibility.

CDD Africa made this remarks in Akwa on Friday at its pre-election briefing and opening of its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC).

CDD-West Africa, while calling on INEC “to maintain neutrality and ensure seamless electoral processes, in the November 8 election,” noted that while INEC has taken commendable steps to improve logistics and planning, “confidence remains fragile.”

It urged the electoral umpire to deploy voting materials timely, and ensure BVAS/IReV function smoothly .

It also urged security agencies to protect citizens “without intimidation or selective enforcement,” and appealed to political parties to “shun vote buying and commit to peaceful conduct.”

CDD West Africa further called on civil society and the media to amplify factual information and promote inclusive participation, while encouraging citizens to come out and exercise their democratic right to vote.

“With the CDD Election Analysis Centre (EAC) now fully operational, our disinformation experts will be working throughout the period to monitor, fact-check, and respond to emerging narratives,” the organisation said.

“The 2025 Anambra Governorship election is more than a sub-national election,” CDD-West Africa declared.

“We call on all actors to prioritise national interest, protect democratic integrity, and ensure a peaceful, credible and inclusive election,” it said.

Pre-election Observation

The CDD West Africa raised concerns over low electoral competitiveness, predictable voter apathy, and the fragility of key institutions ahead of the governorship election.

The CSO criticised political parties for their inability to mobilise and sensitise voters, saying that internal crises within major parties have weakened electoral competitiveness in the state.

On Security, CDD West Africa warned that weak oversight of vigilante groups and a history of violence particularly in Ihiala, Nnewi South, Orumba South, and border communities such as Lilu, Azia, and Amorka, could lead to low voter turnout, urging security agencies to “act professionally and protect voters without bias.”

On incumbency and federal influence, the organisation observed that the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the incumbent governor benefit from visibility advantages, new political alignments, and control over state influence channels.

It referenced the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency’s (ANSAA) June 11, 2025 announcement imposing a N50 million permit fee for political parties’ billboard and outdoor campaigns, saying the policy “limits access for different political parties and increases campaign costs,” despite the N1 billion campaign spending cap under Section 88(2) of the 2022 Electoral Act.

On misinformation, CDD-West Africa raised the alarm over the state’s information environment, identifying widespread misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech as major threats to the election’s integrity.

The organisation’s assessment found “unequal access to information, gender-specific vulnerabilities, inadequate stakeholder preparedness, and persistent electoral risks.”

The CDD identified seven dominant patterns of information manipulation viz: targeting of security institutions with partisan bias claims, exploitation of religious divides, manipulation of political endorsement narratives, weaponisation of insecurity and “unknown gunmen” narratives, distortion of Igbo campaign statements, narratives questioning INEC’s competence, and gendered hate speech aimed at discouraging women’s participation.

According to the CDD, “This is another opportunity for the two million, eight hundred and two thousand, seven hundred and ninety (2,802,790) registered voters in the state to make their voices heard in electing the next state governor.”

It noted that despite INEC’s report of a 98.8 percent Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection rate, the group expressed concern that this might not translate into high voter turnout.

The group, while lamenting continued exclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the political space, noted that “only two women are contesting, both from minor parties,” while there are “no PWD candidates” and polling accessibility remains poor.