{
  "id": 12651762,
  "title": "AEDC targets 100% metering for 1.2m customers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/aedc-targets-100-metering-for-1-2m-customers",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/aedc-targets-100-metering-for-1-2m-customers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) aims to achieve 100% metering for its 1.2 million customers to eliminate estimated billing and enhance customer service across its franchise area. The company launched its new digital platform, MyPower, during a recent event in Abuja, which allows customers to manage accounts, make payments, lodge complaints, and verify AEDC staff visits. As of June 30, 2026, AEDC had already achieved an 81.38% metering rate, serving 1,142,283 out of its 1,403,657 active registered customers. AEDC Managing Director Chijioke Okwuokenye emphasized that the digital platform aims to improve customer satisfaction, facilitate easier communication, and help customers understand their electricity usage better. The platform also includes a staff verification feature to ensure security during home visits.",
  "summary": "The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company says it is targeting 100% metering for its 1.2 million customers to eliminate estimated billing and improve serv Read More: https://punchng.com/aedc-targets-100-metering-for-1-2m-customers/",
  "key_points": [
    "AEDC aims for 100% metering of 1.2 million customers",
    "MyPower digital platform launched for account management",
    "81.38% metering achieved by June 30, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "AEDC targets 100% metering for 1.2m customers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/aedc-targets-100-metering-for-1-2m-customers-12655254",
        "published": "2026-10-07T15:42:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}