Ondo State Government through the office of the SA to the Governor on Energy, Johnson Alabi launches ‘ODATIWA METER
_…sets to commence Mass Metering Programme in the state_
Press Release
Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy
PRESS RELEASE
Ondo State Government Launches ‘O Datiwa Meter’ Mass Metering Programme to eliminate Estimated Billing
The Honorable Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy is pleased to announce the launch of the ‘O Datiwa Meter’ Mass Metering Programme, set to commence in two weeks. This initiative, implemented through the Ondo State Power Company with full regulatory oversight by the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau, aims to eradicate the challenges posed by estimated/arbitrary billings and provide a fair and transparent billing system for all electricity consumers within the state in pursuant of Part VII, Section 77, Subsection 2(a) of the Ondo State Electric Power Sector Law 2020.
The state has issued an order through the state regulator mandating that every electricity consumer must be provided with a meter. To ensure compliance, the State Electricity Regulatory Bureau will enforce this mandatory metering program, with strict regulations against the practice of estimated billing. Any Distribution Company (DISCO) found engaging in estimated billing practices will face the consequences of the law.
According to the state order, it is required that every DISCO immediately comply with this mandate. The ‘No Meter, No Estimated Billing’ and ‘No Meter, No Supply’ policies will be rigorously enforced to ensure that all electricity consumers are fairly billed based on actual consumption.
The ‘O Datiwa Meter’ program is designed to empower the people of our state, providing them with accurate billing and reducing the financial burden caused by estimated billing practices. The State Government is committed to ensuring that this transition is smooth and efficient, benefiting all residents. The Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, is greatly pained by the untold hardship and exploitation faced by the citizens of Ondo State due to the Discos, prompting him to embark on this initiative.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy, Engr Alabi Johnson, stated,
“This mass metering initiative represents a significant step towards achieving transparency and fairness in our state’s electricity billing system. We urge all electricity consumers to cooperate with this program and take advantage of the benefits it offers.”
For more information on the ‘O Datiwa Meter’ program, please contact the Ondo State Power Company.
Contact:
57 Bitumen House, Alagbaka, Akure
Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy
