As part of efforts to ensure effective service delivery, the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has launched a third party digitalised vending system which is aimed at measuring the quantum of electricity given to its customers.

At the official launch of the third party commercial vending scheme and CAPMI meters project on Friday, Managing Director of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, Idris Mohammed said that the essence was to ensure accurate billing to the customers.

Mohammed also said the new scheme would facilitate good service delivery and ensure that bills are paid for as and when due and within the customers’ domain.

According to him, various accredited investment companies would provide the recharge card will be denominated at the range of 1,000 Naira up to 5,000 naira.

He explained that the scheme would involve all categories of customers using pre-paid meters, adding that recharge cards would be made available to all parts of the zone just the same way GSM subscribers purchase their airtime.

He further stated that the company is finalising arrangements to also provide online payment options in order to simplify payment procedures and will also  need additional  175 megawatts of energy to enable it provide 24 hours power supply to its customers in Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states.

The digitalised vending system of payment involves the use of mobile phones by electricity consumers to pay their bills.