While there are different methods that you can use to apply for a prepaid meter, we’ll focus our discussion on how to apply for it online.
Applying for a prepaid meter online is one of the easiest ways that you can get a prepaid meter since you can apply for it from your comfort without endless paperwork. The whole process is always seamless since most of the electricity distribution companies have online portals where you can easily apply for a prepaid meter.
The good thing is that it is easier and faster to get a prepaid meter in Nigeria now due to the enforcement of the Meter Assets Providers regulation by the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission. This means that if you apply for a prepaid meter online, you are definitely going to get it in a few weeks, unlike before, when it may take months.
How to Apply for Prepaid Meter
There are different ways that you can apply for prepaid meters—online and offline. The online method requires you to apply for it through your electricity providers portals, while in the offline method, you will need to visit your disco’s physical office and fill out the prepaid meter application form. However, in this article, we are only going to discuss how you can apply for a prepaid meter online.
How to Apply for Prepaid Meter Online in Nigeria
You can apply for a prepaid meter online in Nigeria by following the steps below:
- Go to your electricity distribution company’s website
- Complete the prepaid meter application by entering your relevant details, like your name, meter number, etc.
- Upload your passport photograph and means of identification
- At this point, you’ll need to sign or check an agreement form
- Based on your disco, you may complete any outstanding payment online, if any. Or required to visit your disco’s physical office to clear any outstanding debt.
- Finally, once you have completed the above steps, you can then pay for your prepaid meter using any of the payment channels, like the authorized MAP portal.
Prepaid Meter registration portal
There are different electricity distribution companies in Nigeria with various online portals where you can apply for prepaid meters. They are listed below:
- For Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, the portal is EEDC
- For Eko Electricity Distribution Company, the portal is EKEDC
- For Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, the portal is IKEDC
- For Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, the portal is AEDC or AEDC for new and existing users, respectively.
- For Benin Electricity Distribution Company, the portal is BEDC
- For Kano Electricity Distribution Company, the portal is KEDCO
- For Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, the portal is IBEDC
- For Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, the portal is PHED
- For Jos Electricity Distribution, the portal is JED
Conclusion
You can apply for a prepaid meter online by visiting your disco’s official website, completing the application form, and making the necessary payment. The application process is seamless, and you can complete it from the comfort of your room.