The Eko Electricity Distribution Company has taken steps towards ending estimated billing among its customers.

The DisCo said the company currently operates two metering schemes approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, the Meter Asset Provider scheme and the Meter Acquisition Fund initiative.

According to the utility company, the MAF was introduced to provide prepaid meters to Band A customers.

Speaking during the inaugural customer engagement session held recently under the newly established Ajele District within EKEDC’s service network, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of EKEDC, Mrs Rekhiat Momoh, addressed customers’ complaints about estimated billing and meter acquisition.

Represented at the event by the Chief Financial Officer, Mr Joseph Esenwa, the CEO reiterated the company’s commitment to deepening community engagement and improving customer experience.

He expressed appreciation for the turnout, especially by the Oba of Lagos’ delegation who attended the gathering.

While addressing the concerns over estimated billing practices and current prepaid metering processes, Momoh explained, “At Eko DisCo, we currently operate two metering schemes approved by the regulator: the Meter Asset Provider scheme and the Meter Acquisition Fund initiative.

The MAF, introduced under the Presidential Metering Initiative, aims to provide prepaid meters, currently prioritising Band A customers, by channelling government-backed funding through MAP providers to address metering shortfalls,” she said.

Momoh appealed to customers to assist in identifying individuals responsible for energy theft and to report such activities, emphasising the collective role of the community in safeguarding electricity infrastructure and improving service delivery.

She added that the Ajele District, carved out of the existing Islands District, was created to foster stronger relationships with residents in key Lagos Island communities such as Iga Idunganran, Oba of Lagos Palace, Adeniji Adele, Idumagbo, Broad Street, Lewis, Marina, Leventis, Onikan, King George, and Isale-Eko.

Meanwhile, the White Cap Chiefs delegation of the Oba of Lagos, led by the Obanikoro of Lagos & Ido Oluwo lle, Chief Adesoji Ajayi-Bembe, reaffirmed support for EKEDC’s efforts to curb energy theft, noting that reducing infractions would contribute to improved power supply across the region.

However, he also raised urgent safety concerns amid the rainy season and called on the DisCo to enhance protective measures, especially against vandalism of electrical assets, with backing from government and community stakeholders.

He urged community leaders to sensitise residents to illegal connections and the use of unauthorised technicians, encouraging them instead to report faults through official EKEDC customer service channels.