FCCPC says it is collaborating with stakeholders to address the ongoing concerns regarding the phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by DisCos.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it is collaborating with stakeholders to address the ongoing concerns regarding the phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by electricity distribution companies .
Responding to the situation, the commission said it has observed increasing anxiety among consumers over potential financial burdens, particularly whether they would have to cover the cost of replacement meters.“Further concerns relate to the possibility of consumers being placed on arbitrary estimated billing during this transition, which would violate existing rules,” FCCPC said.
“The FCCPC is initiating discussions with Ikeja Electric and other stakeholders to clarify the phase-out process and ensure that DisCos bear the cost of replacing phased-out meters, without imposing extra charges on consumers,” FCCPC said.
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