An EKEDC solar customer in Lekki says the distribution company asked him to pay ₦112,606 for “loss of revenue.” Raphael Awoseyin made the claim in an account dated 19 October 2026. He said the demand came after he installed an 18kW solar system. EKEDC has not responded in the reports reviewed.
Awoseyin lives in Lekki Phase 1. He said solar now powers his property during the day. As a result, EKEDC supply serves only as a backup at night. He also said EKEDC staff began visiting more often to check his prepaid meter.
During one visit, he said the team watched the meter for movement. The meter stayed still, so they suspected a bypass. Awoseyin explained that solar covered his daytime needs. To prove his point, he said he switched on his inverter bypass for two minutes. According to him, the meter then ran normally. He claimed one staff member showed frustration before the team left.
The customer’s account at a glance
| Customer | Raphael Awoseyin |
| Location | Lekki Phase 1, Lagos |
| Solar system | 18kW |
| Last token purchase | July 2026 |
| Amount demanded | ₦112,606 |
| Reason given | “LOR” (Loss of Revenue) |
| EKEDC response | None found |
On 19 October, he said three EKEDC staff returned with a disconnection notice. They cited “LOR,” short for Loss of Revenue. They said his slow consumption pointed to a faulty meter. Therefore, they demanded ₦112,606. Awoseyin said he last bought tokens in July 2026 and still had units left. He also offered to have the meter tested. However, he said a staff member replied that the company was losing revenue.
Awoseyin said he will not pay. He plans to file a formal complaint with the regulator once EKEDC disconnects him. In addition, he urged other solar users to watch for similar demands. He described the disco as desperate, but that remains his opinion.
Low consumption alone does not prove tampering or a faulty meter. Even so, a loss-of-revenue charge is not automatically unlawful. Parrot Nigeria reports that an Enugu regulator told a distribution company to calculate such a charge after a bypass was established. That ruling required evidence and a proper calculation. It does not decide the Lekki dispute.
Customers in similar disputes can take clear steps. First, ask for a written explanation of the charge, with the calculation and the period covered. Next, request a formal meter test and a written report. Then file a complaint with the EKEDC customer complaints unit and keep proof. Finally, escalate to the NERC Consumer Forum if the issue stays unresolved.
Sojworldnews could not find a statement from EKEDC. We will update this report if the company replies. This article presents the customer’s account and does not establish wrongdoing by EKEDC.
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