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The nationwide mass metering initiative targeting military barracks has generated ¦ 769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, reflecting tangible progress in Nigeria’s broader power sector reform efforts.The project, which aims to improve electricity supply and promote better energy consumption management, has been welcomed by the Nigerian Army.
Both the Federal Government and project contractor De-Haryor Global Services received commendations for their roles in advancing the initiative.Launched in March 2023 by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, at the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos, the initiative is part of the government’s push to enhance electricity accountability across military facilities nationwide.In a letter addressed to De-Haryor Global Services, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General O.
O. Oluyede, expressed appreciation for the notable progress made in the first phase of the project.According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Power, the letter was signed on Oluyede’s behalf by Major General A.
A. Fadayiro and acknowledged the “improved hours of power supply” as well as enhanced energy management across the beneficiary barracks.Phase One, which is nearing completion, includes meter installations at barracks in Lagos (Ikeja), Enugu (Abakpa), Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, and selected locations in Abuja.
Army authorities have urged De-Haryor Global Services to accelerate work on subsequent phases to extend the benefits to other military installations.Speaking on the project’s current status, De-Haryor CEO, Engineer Ashade Olatunbosun, admitted that early progress was hampered by delays in funding disbursement, which impacted mobilisation efforts.However, he reported that the project has now picked up considerable pace, with thousands of smart meters installed to improve billing accuracy, transparency, and energy efficiency.
Despite earlier financial challenges, the initiative’s revenue of ¦ 769.1 million over the nine-month period has been hailed as evidence of its operational viability. Olatunbosun credited the Nigerian Army’s high level of satisfaction with the quality of execution for spurring discussions around expanding the metering scheme to additional military facilities.
“This represents a significant step in modernising Nigeria’s energy infrastructure, especially within vital public institutions,” Olatunbosun stated, reaffirming the company’s commitment to partnerships that encourage sustainable development and ensure financial accountability.The mass metering effort reflects the Federal Government’s continuing drive to resolve electricity shortfalls in key sectors while strengthening fiscal discipline through the deployment of advanced metering systems.The post Military barracks metering drive nets N769.
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