A new price regime otherwise known as a new tariff structure, has taken effect for ONLY Band A consumers, at least for now, affected customers have to contend with a 300 percent increase in tariff for electricity. It is, therefore, important for each customer to know how-to check which band category his/her prepaid meters belong.
The recent increase in electricity tariffs has caused a paradigm shift in the power sector, and Nigerians have grown more conscious and interested in these new policies.
Earlier in April, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced an increase in the electricity tariff for Band A users.
At a press briefing, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, clarifies how the increased tariff works while also noting that it only affects the Band A consumers.
The minister stated that the recent tariff hike is a trial phase toward eliminating electricity subsidies nationwide
He said other users in other bands would soon be affected by the increase when the pilot phase with Band A consumers is completed.
Adelabu said, “We are not ready to aggravate the sufferings any longer which is why we said it must be a journey rather than a destination and the journey starts from now on, that we should do a gradual migration from the subsidy regime to a full cost reflective regime and we must start with some customers.
“This is more like a pilot for us at the Ministry of Power and our agencies. It is proof of concept that those with the infrastructure sufficient to deliver stable power and enjoy 20 hours of light are the ones to get tariff added.”
Below is a step-by-step guide on how-to check and monitor your prepaid metre as a Band-A user.
Ikeja (IKEDC) subscribers
Step 1
Visit www.ikejaelectric.com
Step 2
Click on Customer Service
Step 3
Click on Customer Feeder Information
Step 4
Click on Customer Feeder Verification
Step 5
Enter your account or meter number to verify your feeder details.
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company PLC (IBEDC) subscribers
Step 1
Visit https://ibedc.com
Step 2
Click on Customer Service
Step 3
Click on Customer Feeder Information
Step 4
For postpaid customers, enter your account number, e.g. 12/34/5…
And for prepaid customers, enter your meter number, e.g. 62180…
Step 5
Click get info to verify your feeder details.
Visit: https://infocheck.abujaelectricity.com/
Visit: https://connect.phed.com.ng/feederinformation/Details
