The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has backed recent moves by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) to curb estimated electricity billing and strengthen consumer protection within the state’s power sector.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the FCCPC commended LASERC’s position in the 2025 Lagos Electricity Market Report supporting stricter enforcement against electricity supply without meters and the phased rollout of universal smart metering across Lagos State.
The Lagos electricity regulator is currently pursuing reforms aimed at improving billing transparency, service delivery and consumer protection in the state’s electricity market.
The measures include compulsory metering to be enforced in phases beginning from 2026, feeder-by-feeder deployment of smart meters, tighter oversight of electricity distribution companies, improved complaint resolution mechanisms and sanctions against non-compliant operators.
FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, described the reforms as a significant step towards addressing one of the most persistent complaints among electricity consumers in Nigeria.
