The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has vowed to take a tough stance against energy theft and illegal connections amid a surge in the menace in Nigeria's power sector industry. The acting Managing Director of AEDC, Victor Ojelabi, disclosed this in a recent interactive section with journalists in Abuja. In a statement outlining its recent initiatives, the disco reiterates its commitment to tackling challenges affecting effective electricity supply in Nigeria.
This comes as the firm noted that it will continue to facilitate the Federal Government of Nigeria’s mass metering programme. The company further said: 'We are facilitating the distribution of meters to unmetered customers. I encourage our customers to apply for meters through AEDC’s streamlined application process to benefit from accurate and fair billing.' According to AEDC, its Token Identifier rollover is ongoing to enhance the integrity and functionality of prepaid meters.