Electricity consumers in Nigerian have been complaining bitterly about the estimated electricity billing, describing it as unfair and illegal. This post will provide details on how to apply for Ikeja electric prepaid meter quickly and have it installed at your residence.
- The Meter Asset Provider Scheme – MAP
- The National Mass Metering Program – NMMP
Each option requires customers to have a profile with complete registration.
Cost of Ikeja Electric Prepaid Meter
Note that acquiring prepaid meters under NMMP is completely FREE while payment for prepaid meter is required under the MAP scheme.
A single phase Ikeja electric prepaid meter under the MAP scheme cost N63,000 while a three-phase prepaid meter cost N118,000 VAT inclusive.
How to Get a Free Prepaid Meter in Lagos with NMMP
- Separate your account if you require more than one meter
- Visit kyc.ikejaelectric.com to complete your KYC
- Get your Application Reference Number (ARN)
- Separate your load accordingly with your local electrician.
- You will be contacted when the free meters are available.
How to Register for Ikeja Electric Prepaid Meter through MAP
Below are the steps to get a prepaid meter from Ikeja Electric;
- #Step 1. Visit IKEDC website
Visit the IKEDC website on map.ikejaelectric.com
- #Step 2. Enter your Meter Account Number
New customers are to enter their meter account to lookup their profile
- #Step 3. Complete the KYC Process
In this steps, IKEDC customers will need to complete/Update their details on the webpage to initiate the account survey process
- #Step 4. Debt Repayment Agreement
Customers are advised to pay their outstanding bills by taking advantage of the various repayment options available. Also, outstanding balances can be rolled over into the customer’s prepaid account and paid in installment in line with IKEDC’s repayment options.
- #Step 5. Meter Payment and Installation
All payments for the IKEDC Prepaid meters should be made into authorized bank accounts advised by the MAP. No customers should pay in cash for IKEDC prepaid meter to any individual.
In line with NERC customers are to pay for the prepaid meters either upfront or in installments. The installment option is by regulation referred to as the Monthly Metering Service Charge (MSC), Meter Service Charge is the monthly repayment of the cost of the Ikeja electric prepaid meter over a period of time and will continue until full amortization of the meter asset cost as agreed with the MAPs.
How Long does it take to get IKEDC Prepaid Meter
For customers who pay upfront, Prepaid Meters will be installed at the customer’s residence within 10 working days. While customers who paid in installments will be metered in line with the MAPs installation schedule. After installation the activation process will then commence, this can take 2 working days.
Customers who prefer not to get a prepaid meter, should note that the regulation stipulates that all un-metered customers must be metered under the MAPs scheme and un-metered customers will be denied service by their DISCO
IKEDC customers with outstanding dues on their postpaid bills are advised to take advantage of the various repayment options during KYC process. If a customer has outstanding balances, it can be rolled over into the customer prepaid account and paid in installments in line with Ikeja Electric Installment Plan.
Note that customers are NOT allowed to remove their prepaid meters from their location. In cases whereby a customer relocates to another apartment after paying for an IKEDC prepaid meter, the customer is to contact the DISCO (Ikeja electric), once notified, IKEDC will transfer the service to the new location including the credit on the customer’s account.
Now that you know how to apply for Ikeja electric prepaid meter online using the IKEDC prepaid meter application form, hurry and apply for one to avoid being bill on estimates.
Customers can send an email to CustomerCare@ikejaelectric.com or call 01-448-3900, 01-700-0250 and 0700-022-5543 for further information.
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