The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) delivered a judgement ordering electricity distribution company to refund a total of ₦20.33bn in outstanding meter costs to customers, from march 1,2026.
the NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, in a statement said the reimbursement is to begin from march 1,2026.
Under the Meter Asset Provider framework (MAP) scheme, customers pay for meters and are refunded by their DisCos through energy credits, but the commission noted that the level of refunds had been very slow over the years.
NERC stated that, as of December 31, 2025, DisCos had failed to reimburse customers for meters procured under the MAP framework, leaving an outstanding ₦20.33bn.
The order is intended to prevent repeated delays in reimbursements, optimise customer notification, and strengthen sector credibility and confidence.
DisCos were also instructed that meter reimbursement credits cannot be offset against customer legacy debt.
NERC also mandated monthly reporting and a dedicated complaints channel for affected customers.
