Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IE) says all customers must link their National Identity Number (NIN) to their prepaid meters by November 1, 2023, to receive energy tokens.
The distribution firm made the announcement on its official X handle on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
The company said linking NIN is necessary to enhance the security and efficiency of the distribution system.
It warned that consumers who do not comply with the directive would not access tokens for energy more than once.
The statement said:
“Effective November 1, 2023, only customers who have linked their NIN will receive two sets of 20-digit tokens required to load energy tokens,” the social media post reads.
“Kindly link your NIN to your meter today by visiting smartkyc.ikejaelectric.com/nin_index.xhtml.”
Dear Valued Customer,
Take a step into the future – upgrade your STS Prepaid Meter today!
It’s crucial for all Ikeja Electric Customers to link their NIN to their prepaid meters.
Visit https://t.co/IuBbhw5ph3 to validate your meter number and NIN.#IECares pic.twitter.com/P0K1MEpzwK
— Ikeja Electric (@IkejaElectric) October 17, 2023
