The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for its aggressive new reform agenda aimed at eliminating estimated billing and safeguarding power consumers.
The endorsement follows the release of the 2025 Lagos Electricity Market Report, which outlines a roadmap for mandatory metering and enhanced regulatory oversight within the state.
Ending the Era of “Guesswork” Billing
Estimated billing remains the primary source of consumer grievances in Nigeria’s power sector. To combat this, LASERC’s new framework introduces several high-impact measures:
Compulsory Metering: Full enforcement of metering requirements beginning in 2026.
Universal Smart Meters: A systematic, feeder-by-feeder rollout to ensure every household is captured.
Stricter Oversight: Increased monitoring of Distribution Companies (DisCos) with penalties for non-compliance.
Rapid Dispute Resolution: Improved standards for handling consumer complaints.
Tunji Bello, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the FCCPC, hailed the initiative as a vital step toward restoring trust in the energy market.
”Effective metering is the backbone of fairness in the electricity market,” Bello stated. “Lagos has taken a decisive step toward accountability. We urge other subnational governments and state regulators to adopt similar frameworks that prioritize transparent billing and consumer rights.”
The FCCPC has issued a firm call to electricity distribution companies and market participants to align with these new directives. The Commission emphasized that infrastructure investment must go hand-in-hand with service quality.
The FCCPC remains committed to collaborating with LASERC and other stakeholders to ensure that Nigerian consumers are protected from unfair practices and provided with the transparent service they deserve.
