The Federal Government has revealed that its mass metering initiative for army barracks across the country has generated over N769m in revenue collection by electricity distribution companies for the power sector between August 2024 and April 2025.
Recall that in March 2023, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, launched the initiative at the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos.
He said the project aims to enhance electricity accountability and efficiency within military facilities.
The development also comes amidst the recent incidents of torture and brutalisation of electricity workers by army personnel.
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.
Signed on behalf of the Army Chief by Maj. Gen. 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.
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, on his part, acknowledged initial financial hurdles, citing delayed fund disbursements that slowed early mobilisation.
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.
The initiative reflects broader efforts to resolve power deficits in critical sectors while fostering fiscal discipline through advanced metering solutions.