By Chimezie Godfrey
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has commenced metering of its customers via the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme following its previous halt due to the operations of the National Mass Metering Programme.
The MAP metering gives customers the option of paying for a meter while the money is refunded to them through the issuance of energy credit over a period of 36months.
To get a meter under this scheme, AEDC Customers are required to apply by registering on the company’s website at www.abujaelectricity.com after which a site verification is conducted, payment notification is then sent to the customer, and finally metering of the customer’s property is executed all in these four simple steps.
In a statement, the Chief Marketing Officer, AEDC, Donald Etim disclosed that the MAP Scheme is in response to the efforts of AEDC to ensure that all customers are metered in the in line with the policy of the Federal Government.
“Regulated price for a single phase meter is N63,061.32 (VAT inclusive) While a three phase meter goes for N117,910.69 (VAT inclusive).
“AEDC has put in place all that is required to ensure that customers can process their application for a meter in a seamless way.
“Our customers are assured of a seamless processing of their application for a meter.
“Customers are also assured of the fact that meters will be installed within 10days of the receipt of their application for a meter.
“Finally, customers were advised to interact with AEDC via any of its communication channels for further enquires:
“Call – 08039070070
“WhatsApp – 08152141414, 08152151515
“Email – customercare@abujaelectricity.com
“Facebook – @abujaelectricity.com
“Live chat – www.abujaelectricity.com
“Twitter/Instagram – @aedcelectricity.”