The Federal Government’s mass metering initiative for army barracks has reportedly generated over ₦769 million in revenue for the power sector between August 2024 and April 2025, according to electricity distribution companies.

This follows the March 2023 launch of the program by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, at Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos.

Adelabu emphasized that the mass metering project aims to enhance electricity accountability and operational efficiency within military facilities.

The initiative’s rollout coincides with recent troubling incidents involving the torture and brutalization of electricity workers by army personnel, highlighting ongoing tensions between DisCos and the military.

In a letter to De-Haryor Global Services, the project contractor, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. O.O. Oluyede praised the progress of Phase One, noting “improved hours of power supply” and positive impacts on energy management in beneficiary barracks.

A letter signed on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff by Maj. Gen. A.A. Fadayiro confirmed the near-completion of Phase One of the mass metering initiative. This phase covers army installations in Ikeja (Lagos), Abakpa (Enugu), Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, and select barracks in Abuja.

He urged the contractor to fast-track subsequent phases, signaling the Army’s commitment to full implementation across all military facilities.

The statement signed by the power minister’s media aide, Tunji Bolaji, read, “The Nigerian Army has lauded the Federal Government and De-Haryor Global Services for significant strides in the ongoing nationwide mass metering initiative across military barracks, aimed at enhancing power supply and optimising energy consumption management.

“The project, directed by the Federal Government to improve electricity accountability in barracks, was inaugurated by Power Minister Chief Adebayo Adelabu in March 2023 at the Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos. Despite challenges, the project has generated N769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, underscoring its operational success.”

De-Haryor CEO, Ashade Olatunbosun, acknowledged that the project initially faced financial hurdles, particularly due to delayed fund disbursements, which affected early mobilisation and slowed down progress at the outset.

However, he reported “considerable momentum,” with thousands of smart meters now installed to boost transparency, billing accuracy, and energy efficiency.

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 modernising Nigeria’s energy infrastructure, particularly within public institutions,” he stated.