The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced the availability of meters following its recent acquisition of a new stock through the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme.
The company in a statement by the Acting Managing Director, Francis Agoha said the initiative aims to improve service delivery and address concerns over estimated billing among its customers.
Agoha said in the statement, “The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is delighted to announce the availability of meters following the recent acquisition of a new stock through the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme. This initiative aims to improve service delivery and address concerns over estimated billing among our valued customers.
“Customers are encouraged to register for meter acquisition through the dedicated platform at msms.ibedc.com. This platform has been designed under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme to ensure a seamless and secure metering experience for all our customers.”
In light of recent reports regarding unauthorized individuals collecting cash payments for meters and other services, Agoha advises IBEDC customers against making cash payments to third parties, saying, “to safeguard your transactions, we recommend visiting our official website at msms.ibedc.com for meter registration and payments.
“IBEDC provides multiple secure payment options including IBEDCpay, USSD,24-hour Self-Service Kiosks, IRecharge, and Fets Wallet, designed to facilitate convenient and secure customer transactions.”
For those who must make cash payments due to limited access to online services, the Acting MD underscores the importance of obtaining a valid receipt for every transaction, adding “ensure the receipt issued bears the customer copy to prevent any potential fraud.
“We urge all customers to exercise caution and refrain from engaging with unauthorized agents claiming to represent IBEDC.”