The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially launched a mass metering programme across the 18 local government areas of the state.
The governor stated that this initiative aligns with his commitment to reform the power sector and ease the burden on residents by improving access to electricity.
At the inauguration of the meters, branded as O’Datiwa Meters, in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday, the governor declared that the programme would eliminate arbitrary and inflated electricity bills.
He added that the initiative aims to ensure a transparent, fair, and efficient electricity supply system, stressing that accurate metering is not only a technical necessity but also a fundamental right for all consumers. This measure is expected to remove the uncertainties and discrepancies that have long plagued the billing process.
The governor said, “This programme marks a crucial step in our commitment to providing every citizen with a reliable and equitable electricity billing system.
“By subsidising the meters, the government aims to address energy theft and inefficient billing practices, ensuring that residents of Ondo State pay only for the energy they consume.
“This is a promise to the people that their hard-earned money will be spent justly, and they will receive the energy they pay for without hindrance.”
The governor also highlighted that the recent transfer of electricity oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to the State Electricity Regulatory Bureau represents a milestone for the state. This development will enable the state to manage its electricity sector more effectively, tailoring policies to the specific needs of its people.
Announcing that the state is preparing to venture into power generation, transmission, and distribution, Aiyedatiwa called on distribution and generation companies to collaborate with the state to achieve its goals.
“Our state is open to investors in all areas of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Together, we can ensure that every community in Ondo State is adequately powered. The O’Datiwa Meter Programme signifies our unwavering dedication to creating a better future where energy is a source of empowerment and a pillar of equitable development,” he stated.
Punch
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