PPC Limited Supports Local Production Of Smart Meters

PPC Limited has shown support for local production of smart meters through the supply of accessories in the drive to ensure widespread access to electricity in Nigeria.

The firm disclosed that its partnership with prepaid meter producers in Nigeria has facilitated the installation of about 3,000 smart meters for households and electricity consumers.

The company aims to increase the share of local components in energy meters as required by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, by supporting the local manufacturing capacity of Meter Service Providers.

Kelechi Onuigbo, the Deputy General Manager and Head of the Power Division at PPC, said, “A key part of our vision is in the provision of specialised solutions to the power problems in the country and one of the ways we are achieving this is in the local production of key accessories for smart meters.

"Our efforts at ensuring local content in prepaid meter production is saving the country from capital flight and developing local expertise.

"We are in the business of helping individuals and businesses have access to affordable electricity by bridging the metering gap in Nigeria’s electricity supply industry.”