The Administration of Jos Electrical energy Distribution (JED) Firm has commenced free meter distribution beneath sector restoration programme (DISREP) aimed toward enhancing service supply and bridging the metering hole in its franchise States of Plateau, Bauchi, Benue and Gombe.
JED, in a press release issued in Jos, Plateau State, by its Appearing Head of Company Communication, Saratu Dauda, stated the initiative will start with a pilot section in Plateau State.
She identified that as a part of this programme, the DisCo will set up 109,000 pay as you go meters freed from cost for under prospects on Band A feeders throughout the state.
Dauda additional defined that the train will focus strictly on offering meters for present unmetered prospects and changing defective meters solely on Band A Feeders, stressing that the scheme won’t cowl new connections as all new connections should apply through the Meter Asset Supplier (MAP) Scheme and no direct connection on Band A feeders will likely be allowed.
The corporate additionally emphasised that the DISREP meters had been fully freed from cost, including that prospects are strongly suggested to not make any funds to employees or brokers for meters or installations.
A part of the assertion learn, “Any buyer who makes such funds does so at their very own danger, as the corporate won’t be accountable for any losses incurred.
“Fraud-related complaints must be reported to our communication channels. The brand new pay as you go meters characteristic superior expertise to reinforce effectivity, safety, and transparency.”
Based on the assertion, these embody automated token uploads, eliminating the necessity for handbook entry through the Person Interface Unit (UIU) and Geo-lock performance, making certain meters solely function on the assigned GPS location in JED Plc’s database.
She maintained that in keeping with regulatory necessities, prospects benefiting from the DISREP Metering Scheme are required to go to the closest JED Plc workplace after set up to validate their debt profile as they will even be eligible for low cost affords beneath the continuing Debt Validation and Low cost Promo, which affords “30 per cent low cost for purchasers who clear their whole debt in full. 25 per cent low cost for purchasers who select installment reimbursement inside three (3) years.”
JED additional appealed to all prospects, particularly these on Band A feeders, to cooperate totally with its employees throughout meter validation and profiling visits.
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