By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said 106,822 customers were metered in October 2025, over 25,000 more than the number recorded in September 2025.
The NERC added that with the figure, the national electricity metering rate has risen to 56.07 per cent as of October 2025, reflecting continued progress in bridging the country’s longstanding metering gap.
This is according to the latest Metering Factsheet released by the NERC on Thursday, December 11, and posted on its official X handle on Friday, December 12.
The report, which covered the performance of all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for September and October, also showed that the customer base increased slightly to 12.07 million, with 6.77 million customers metered.
The NERC said: “The data shows that in September 2025, Nigeria had 12.03 million active electricity customers, of which 6.66 million were metered. A total of 80,943 additional meters were installed that month, bringing the national metering rate to 55.37 per cent.
“By October, the customer base rose slightly to 12.07 million, with 6.77 million customers metered. NERC reported that 106,822 customers received meters during the month, over 25,000 more than the September figure, pushing the national metering rate to 56.07 per cent.”
The factsheet also revealed the performance levels among the DisCos, with Aba Power Distribution Company recording one of the most significant improvements, increasing its metering rate from 69.49 percent in September to 78.20 per cent in October.
It also showed that Eko DisCo and Ikeja Electric remained the strongest performers, sustaining metering rates above 84 percent.
Abuja and Ibadan DisCos also posted steady gains, which the NERC attributed to more effective rollout strategies and better customer onboarding.
The factsheet, however, showed that Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola DisCos recorded metering rates below 50 per cent.
The NERC noted that though they are still installing meters, it cautioned that they must accelerate their deployment to close their widening gaps.
NERC stated that the publication of the Metering Factsheet is part of its commitment to transparency and customer awareness, ensuring Nigerians remain informed about progress and challenges in the country’s electricity market.
