The Federal Government has begun the mass metering of the Nigerian Army formations nationwide.

At the flag-off of the exercise at the headquarters of the 9th Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja military cantonment, Minister of Power, ADEBAYO ADELABU said the exercise would end the era of estimated billings in the power sector.

ADELABU added that the exercise would be in phases with the Ikeja cantonment being the first phase of the exercise.

He explained that the current exercise would last for six weeks before the second phase begins.

The Minister noted that the smart meters being installed are tamper-proof and would eliminate energy theft.

He also disclosed that the meter allows interconnectivity between the grid and the off-grid solar power supply.