05 Oct FG Sets Up Panel on Meter Installation to Curb Mishaps
The federal government has set up a committee to certify meter installers in the country. The committee comprises members drawn from the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)
Managing Director of the Nigerian Electricity Management Company (NEMSA) Peter Ewesor said that the agency, which is responsible for certifying electrical installation personnel, would not accept quacks as meter installers, especially given the current federal government efforts to distribute the devices.
He stressed that having taken over the functions of the inspectorate services; NEMSA would ensure that only competent and qualified personnel certified by the agency are allowed to work in the industry.
He stated that the move was to preserve ethics and specialisation in carrying out electrical installation works, and ensuring that electricity meters are properly installed.
According to him, the agency had commenced the certification of contractors, since 2016 and had validated over 9,000 of them, but said the certification of electricity metering had become even more important due to the federal government’s current metering policy and regulations.
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