Rep this process for all of the photos you want to get rid of. What, you wanted to get rid of the entire story? So Recharging a prepaid meter is simple and straightforward, however some individuals find it challenging at initially. In the same manner that you would enter a recharge card pin into your phone to receive airtime, you would insert a token into your meter to recharge it. People run across a number of issues and challenges while doing so. This article will show you how to refill your prepaid meter.

The power supply in Nigeria is currently managed by a number of organizations known as DISCOs (distribution companies). Each DISCO is in charge of distinct states, which are controlled by NERC (National Electricity Regulatory Commission). These DISCOs use the same prepaid meter recharging procedure. Customers should be informed of the distribution business in charge of their state, particularly in areas like Lagos, where two DISCOs are in charge.

A Brief History of Prepaid Meter Technology in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Power Holding Company of Nigeria launched prepaid meter technology in 2006. (PHCN). The goal of introducing this technology was to make revenue collecting easier. Prepaid meters make it simple to track and account for electricity usage. Although the prepaid meter was intended to prevent illicit power usage, some customers discovered a way to get around it and use the power for free. This is a serious violation for which perpetrators face a hefty fine if detected.

These meters were initially purchased by Nigerians prepared to pay for them. The charges gradually decreased, and the meter eventually became free. Prepaid meters are currently free in Nigeria thanks to federal government action. MD meters, on the other hand, are still sold in Nigeria. Special clientele, such as large corporations and manufacturers, use these.

Tariff rates for power consumption have risen steadily over time. As a result, the amount of units available when you pay for power has been lowered. Customers now buy fewer units for the same money they used to spend on larger units. This has caused many people to refuse to accept prepaid meters, resulting in bypass, illegal connections, and load diversion from the prepaid meters.

Procedure For Getting a Prepaid Meter in Nigeria

In Nigeria, there are two basic ways to obtain prepaid meters. The first is through a MAP – Meter Access Provider, and the second is through a free meter installation. Meter Access Provider is a payment-based method of obtaining prepaid meters. Prepaid meters are provided by licensed contractors such as MOJEC to DISCOs, who then sell them to its clients.

How Customers Can Buy a Prepaid Meter

• The customer will visit the disco office or website and apply for a prepaid meter
• The customer will receive a prepaid Access Number which will be used to track the demand note for payment
• Once the demand note is ready, the customer makes the payments as stipulated in the demand note.
• He will submit the teller to the disco after payment for customization of his meter
• The meter will now be installed within 10 working days from the payment day.

Ways to Recharge Prepaid Meter in Nigeria

You can now replenish your prepaid meter when it has been correctly activated. To recharge a prepaid meter, you must first buy a token and then insert it into the machine. Recharging a prepaid meter in Nigeria has become much easier in recent years. It began with visits to the offices of the electrical distribution company and has now progressed to recharging in the privacy of your own home. You may recharge your prepaid meters in a variety of ways.

You Can Recharge Your Meter By Visiting the Electricity Distribution Office

This is the traditional form of recharging a prepaid meter. All you need for this is your meter number. The customer who prefers to visit the DISCO office wants to be sure there won’t be mistakes. To recharge your prepaid meter at the office, follow these steps;

• visit the nearest disco office with your meter number
• Pay for the energy
• Collect a receipt that contains your token
• Once you have collected the token, go home and feed it to your meter

You Can Recharge Your Prepaid Meter Online

You must go to your DISCO’s official website to reload your prepaid meter online. Find and click the “Make Payment” button. In Nigeria, there are around 11 DISCOs, all of which have websites and payment methods. We’ll take EEDC as an example.

• Visit https://www.enugudisco.com
• Locate and click on the Make Payment button
• On the next page, enter the meter number
• Input the amount you want to pay, email address, phone number, and press next.
• Select a payment option that suits you, either debit card or bank transfer
• Click on Pay Now
• Then follow the prompt to the end
• The token may be sent to the provided phone number, but remember to save or print the receipt or write down the token.