The Federal government, through the ministry of power has announced progress made with the implementation of the mass metering project ongoing at the army formation across the country, stating that the project has generated N769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025.
The N40 billion project which was flagged off in March 2024, was aimed to address the issues of estimated billings in the barracks.
Speaking during the flag-off of the metering exercise at the headquarters of the 9th Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja military cantonment at the time, Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power had said the exercise would be in phases with the Ikeja cantonment being the first phase of the exercise.
However, the ministry in a statement issued by Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communication and media relations to the Minister of Power, stated that despite challenges, the project has generated N769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, underscoring its operational success.
Tunji citing a letter addressed to De-Haryor Global Services, the project contractor, said the Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, a lieutenant general, commended the progress of the project, noting improved hours of power supply and positive impacts on energy management in beneficiary barracks.
Signed on behalf of the Army Chief by Major General A.A. Fadayiro, the letter highlighted the near-completion of phase one, which covers installations in Lagos (Ikeja), Enugu (Abakpa), Adekunle Fajuyi cantonment, and select Abuja barracks.
He urged the contractor to expedite work on subsequent phases.
Also Ashade Olatunbosun, the Chief Executive Officer of De Haryor Global Services, acknowledged initial financial hurdles, citing delayed fund disbursements that slowed early mobilization. However, he reported considerable momentum, with thousands of smart meters now installed to boost transparency, billing accuracy, and energy efficiency.
“Despite challenges, the project has generated N769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, underscoring its operational success,” he said.
Olatunbosun attributed this to the Army’s strong satisfaction with execution quality, which has sparked discussions to expand metering to additional military facilities.
“This marks a milestone in modernizing Nigeria’s energy infrastructure, particularly within public institutions,” he stated, reaffirming commitment to partnerships that drive sustainable growth and accountability.
“The initiative reflects broader efforts to resolve power deficits in critical sectors while fostering fiscal discipline through advanced metering solutions,” the statement read.
