‘Our meters are free’ — Jos DisCo asks customers to report officials demanding bribe

The Jos Electricity Distribution Company says its prepaid meters are free for customers in its franchise areas.

The power firm supplies electricity to customers in Bauchi, Benue, Gombe and Plateau states.

In a statement by Friday Elijah, its head of corporate communications, the company asked the customers to report any official who asks for money before installing prepaid meter in their homes.

“The management of Jos Electricity Distribution Plc has again called on customers not to gratify anybody in order to be metered. Similarly, account openings are also free and as such customers need not pay for new account openings,” the statement read.

“Customers should report anybody or staff demanding for gratification of any sorts for the installation of meters to the Regional Managers or the corporate headquarters of the company in Jos for appropriate action.

“Customers should not to give out a dime to staff who might be cajoling them to part with their money for the purpose of opening new accounts or separation of accounts for them.

“Any staff caught demanding for gratification from customers or extorting them would be subjected to serious disciplinary actions.

“On no account should customers accounts be closed and new ones opened stressing that any staff caught closing old accounts and opening new ones for same customers would be severely disciplined.”

The DisCo also urged customers not to panic, saying sufficient meters are available to serve all customers.

The DisCo also urged customers to remain in their respective homes and wait for the meters.