NERC said in Abuja that it has taken delivery of a completed technical work it commissioned on regulation for smart metering and which will now allow it set up the appropriate framework for deployment of smart meters to distribution networks in the country.

It said that a number of the licensed electricity distribution companies in the sector have indicated their interest in deploying the technology in their networks, adding that the expected regulation will provide the supporting framework for such development in the sector.

Chairman of NERC, Dr. Sam Amadi stated at a recent interaction with journalists that the draft regulation will be put out for public review and consideration before it is finalised and approved as a regulatory document for use in this regard.