Nigeria - Apply for Electricity connection

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for an Electricity Connection in person, the applicant must visit the office of the Electricity Distribution Company in his/her state of residence.
2. The address and contact details of the Electricity Distribution Companies can be found in the link below: contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form to be completed for obtaining an Electricity Connection from the relevant department. Or click here to download: Application form
4. Complete the application forms with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
5. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you attached all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office. Make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials.
7. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
8. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps for establishing the connection.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Relevant approval documents
• Proof of the premises
• Compliance certificate
• Report of Inspection
• Letter of Appointment of the electrician
• Purchase and payment receipts

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission - Head Office,
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS?
Plot 1387,
Cadastral Zone A00,
Central Business District?,
Abuja, F.C.T, Nigeria
Tel: +234 09 4621400, 09 4621410
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

• Any Nigerian citizen, who wishes obtain an electricity connection for a particular premise, can apply.
• The purpose of the connection can be anything like Residential, Commercial, Special and Industrial needs.

Fees

• Please approach the authorities for fees details.
  

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Documents to Use

• Application form: application form
  

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections.
• Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely. Applicants must make sure that their name is present on all the attachments enclosed.

Required Information

• Particulars of the applicant
• Address of the premises
• Previous connection details
• International Passport number
• Driver’s license number
• Load capacity and load requirement details
• Registered Electrical Engineer/Contractor details
• Particulars of the landowner
• Banking particulars

Need for the Document

• Any Nigerian citizen, who wants Electricity Connection for a premises of his/her choice must obtain it legally from the Electricity Distribution Company in his/her state.
  

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