An electricity meter provider company, Unistar Hi-Tech Systems, Ltd, has refuted recent claims that its meters will be decommissioned following the scheduled Standard Transfer Specification (STS) upgrades.
NewsNGR recalls that Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), and Ikeja Electric, had earlier issued a notification that consumers using Unistar meters would need to purchase new meters by November 14, 2024.
But the company, in a statement issued on Tuesday, and a copy obtained by NewsNGR in Abuja, clarified that the claims were inaccurate and misleading.
The company maintained that its meters remain fully functional and compliant with Nigerian metering regulations.
“On October 11, 2024, a notice issued by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company, followed by a similar notice from Ikeja Electric two days later, was brought to our attention. This notice advised consumers using Unistar Meters to apply for and purchase new meters, claiming that the existing meters would be decommissioned and non-functional as of November 14, 2024.
“We wish to clarify that this notice is inaccurate and does not reflect the true situation. Unistar Hi-Tech Systems Ltd reassures Nigerians that we are committed to providing high-quality meters that meet the Nigerian Metering Codes.
“Our meters have been in use in Nigeria for almost 20 years, and we have consistently supported electricity distribution networks by providing necessary services throughout this period.
“We will continue to collaborate with all relevant authorities to help close the significant metering gaps in Nigeria’’, the company said.