Power metering test run in some military barracks generates ₦769m revenue, COAS applauds project
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Power metering test run in some military barracks across the country generated ₦769.1 million revenue in eight months, between August 2024 and April 2025, underscoring the importance of the project in enhancing supply and optimising energy consumption template.
The Nigerian Army commended the government and De-Haryor Global Services for the effort to improve electricity accountability in barracks, an initiative inaugurated by Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu in March 2023 at Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos.
A statement issued by the Power Ministry quoted a letter the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. O.O. Oluyede, wrote to De-Haryor Global Services, the project contractor, as praising the progress of Phase One, noting “improved hours of power supply” and positive impact on energy management in beneficiary barracks, per The Nation.
The letter, signed on behalf of Oluyede by Maj. Gen. A.A. Fadayiro, highlighted the near-completion of Phase One, which covers installations in Lagos (Ikeja), Enugu (Abakpa), Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment and select Abuja barracks.
The Army urged the contractor to expedite work on subsequent phases.
Oluyede cited “considerable momentum” with thousands of smart meters now installed to boost transparency, billing accuracy, and energy efficiency.
He urged the contractor to expedite work on subsequent phases.
The letter said despite challenges, the project generated ₦769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, underscoring its success that is attributed to the Army’s “strong satisfaction” with execution quality, which has sparked discussion to expand metering to additional military facilities.
“This marks a milestone in modernizing Nigeria’s energy infrastructure, particularly within public institutions,” the letter added, and reaffirmed commitment to partnerships that drive sustainable growth and accountability.
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