- FirstPower aims to modernise electricity distribution and boost customer confidence in Anambra.
- The company plans to implement mass metering to curb losses and eliminate estimated billing.
The Anambra energy transformation has become a major national focus as FirstPower outlines its ambitious plans. The Anambra energy transformation is now at the centre of discussions because the company has recently received formal approval to distribute electricity across the state. As a result, this move marks a major shift in Nigeria’s power landscape.
FirstPower obtained its licence from the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Consequently, the responsibility for power distribution has shifted from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company to FirstPower. During a briefing in Awka, Managing Director Okechukwu Okafor described the development as a landmark for both the company and the state.
He explained that FirstPower had worked behind the scenes for months. Therefore, the firm prepared early for legislation establishing the regulatory commission. He stressed that stakeholders must understand the change in operators, and he confirmed that FirstPower now drives electricity distribution across the state.
Okafor stated that the company would work closely with the regulatory commission and industrial groups. This collaboration aims to improve power reliability across Anambra. Additionally, FirstPower will engage with grassroots communities to enhance public understanding of its distribution processes. He added that the firm would partner with the media to strengthen transparency.
He emphasised that the company remains committed to customer welfare. Thus, FirstPower hopes to end the perception of the sector as exploitative. He also highlighted that customer education will help address concerns about billing systems.
According to Okafor, many consumers feel frustrated due to misunderstandings about billing. However, increased engagement among residents, the government and the company will promote better satisfaction. He stressed that metering remains a top priority because full metering will eliminate estimated billing and reduce losses.
He explained that estimated billing creates variations that affect both customers and the company. Additionally, power theft worsens the problem and harms innocent consumers. Therefore, FirstPower plans to meter every household. He noted that this goal requires huge investment, yet support from the Federal Government and the World Bank continues to strengthen the process.
Okafor announced that mass metering would begin next week. Furthermore, a major new phase is scheduled to begin in January 2026. He added that metering supports accountability because FirstPower pays the Transmission Company of Nigeria for all the energy it supplies. Yet, unmetered consumption creates significant losses.
He concluded that the company intends to make a notable impact in the power sector. Consequently, FirstPower aims to set a standard for the South-East. He predicted a visible improvement in the power landscape by the end of 2027.