The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has committed to a rigorous crackdown on energy theft and illegal connections as part of its strategy to enhance the efficiency and fairness of electricity supply in Nigeria. The vow comes in response to an alarming rise in these issues, which have been impacting the power sector significantly.

In a recent interactive session with journalists in Abuja, AEDC’s acting Managing Director, Victor Ojelabi, detailed the company’s tough new measures. The AEDC plans to implement increased vigilance and conduct “night raids” to identify and rectify illegal connections. This aggressive approach aims to ensure that all customers are billed fairly and that system losses are minimized.

Ojelabi emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s mass metering programme, which is designed to address the challenge of unmetered customers. AEDC is actively facilitating the distribution of meters to these customers and encourages them to apply through the company’s streamlined process to benefit from accurate billing.

Additionally, AEDC is advancing its Token Identifier (TID) rollover project, which is essential for maintaining the accuracy of prepaid meters and updating their software security. While the global deadline for the TID rollover is set for November 30, 2024, AEDC aims to complete the process for all customers by July 31, 2024.

These initiatives reflect AEDC’s dedication to improving service delivery and addressing the challenges plaguing Nigeria’s power sector.