Electricity consumers nation-wide have been advised to update their pre-paid metres.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) gave the advice in a message on its Twitter handle.
The commission warned that failure by electricity customers to update their metering devices would make them face challenges with recharging by next year.
It alerted that the pre-paid meters software would crash by November 2024.
It called on power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to assist customers update their meters.
The Commission stated that the process of updating would be free of charge and urged customers to approach the DISCOs on how to go about it.
“ If you have a prepaid meter, it may be time for an update. From November 2024, you may not be able to recharge your meter. However, updating is easy and free.
“Discos shall commence issuance of two free Key Change Tokens (KCTs) which will update your meter,” NERC stated in the message.
It added that the process will not in any way impact the units in the meters as well as result in any acceleration of its usual operational pace.
It urged consumers not to be apprehensive.
“The update will not affect the units in your meter nor will it make your meter run faster than usual. Contact your Disco for more information,” it said.
