AMMON Withdraws Lawsuit, Opening Door for Smart Meter Deployment in Nigeria
The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON) has officially withdrawn its lawsuit against the Federal Government, facilitating the rollout of 1.55 million smart meters as part of various government-backed initiatives designed to address the nation’s meter deficit.
This decision came after a “cease and desist letter” was filed at the Federal High Court in Kano, following the intervention of Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe. He organized a high-level meeting with AMMON and key government entities to broker a resolution, according to a statement from the minister’s office.
Previously, AMMON had secured an injunction in April 2026 that suspended the bidding process for crucial metering projects, including the Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP), Meter Acquisition Fund Phase 3 (MAF 3), and the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI).
The Federal Ministry of Power stated that this resolution effectively ends the deadlock, allowing the procurement process to recommence and enabling the government to expedite measures to alleviate the persistent power meter shortage in the country.
The ministry noted that the agreement was reached through collaborative efforts involving the Ministry of Power, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), and other stakeholders, resulting in a satisfactory solution that acknowledges the interests of local meter manufacturers while adhering to both local and international procurement standards.
This arrangement exemplifies the government’s commitment to enhancing indigenous industry participation without compromising the financing arrangements necessary for executing the metering program.
These developments align with the federal government’s “Nigeria First” approach, which aims to bolster local industrial growth, alongside President Bola Tinubu’s New Hope Agenda, which prioritizes local manufacturing and comprehensive reforms in the power sector.
Additionally, the Ministry highlighted that broadening access to prepaid meters is essential for improving revenue collection by electricity distribution companies, reducing commercial losses, and eliminating the prevalent issue of arbitrary billing, which remains a significant source of consumer discontent.
In a related development, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced the resolution of issues at the C2 Maitama substation in Abuja, following the involvement of key stakeholders.
The company indicated that, following the dispute’s resolution, repair and restoration efforts commenced to reinstate power supply to customers in Maitama and surrounding areas.
AEDC expressed appreciation to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe for their leadership in resolving the situation. The utility organization mobilized technical teams to the site to execute repairs, restore damaged infrastructure, and ensure the prompt and safe resumption of power supply.
AEDC also thanked its customers for their understanding and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding critical power infrastructure while delivering reliable and sustainable energy supply.
