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KEDCO, YEDC Coverage & Buying Electricity with VTpass

“KEDCO or YEDC—which one is mine?” Friend, do not be alarmed! This blog post covers the services provided by Kaduna Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO) and Yola Electric (YEDC), as well as a great way to keep track of your power bills: VTpass, your one-stop shop for safe and easy online payments.

Comparing YEDC and KEDCO to Navigate the DisCos

Comparing KEDC and YEDC to Navigate the DisCos

Nigeria’s power distribution system consists of several Distribution Companies (DisCos) that are in charge of supplying electricity to particular areas. The following is a summary of the domains that KEDC and YEDC cover:

  • KEDCO (Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company) operates in northwestern Nigeria, focusing on these states: Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa.
  • YEDC (Yola Electricity Distribution Company) predominantly serves states in northeastern Nigeria, including: Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe State

Are You Unsure of Your Disco? Not a problem!

Don’t worry if you’re not sure which Disco covers your area! VTpass simplifies the entire process. All you have to do is provide your meter number on the VTpass platform when paying your electricity bill. Your Disco will be immediately recognized by the system, making sure you buy the appropriate electricity token.

Why Should I Use VTpass to Pay for My Electricity?

Easy Bill Payments: Forget standing in line and going in person to payment locations. You can pay kedco and yedc power bills with VTpass whenever and wherever you choose, from the comfort of your home or place of business.

Instant Tokens: Your electricity token is sent to you instantly through the VTpass mobile app or in short messages after your payment has been completed. There is no waiting—just an instant power boost!

Safe Transactions: Security is VTpass’s top priority. Your financial information is protected during all your kedco and Yedc purchases through the use of secure encryption techniques.

Numerous Payment Options: Debit cards, credit cards, and bank transfers are just a few of the practical payment options that VTpass provides. Select the solution that best meets your requirements.

KEDCO and YEDC How to purchase on VTpass

  1. You know the drill: download the app, login, or sign up if you do not have an account.
  2. Find your way to “pay electricity” and pick kedco or Yedc
  3. Enter your correct details and the amount you would like to buy.
  4. Proceed to the payment page and pick your preferred payment option.
  5. After payment confirmation, you will receive your token instantly.

VTpass empowers you to take control of your electricity bills and top-ups with ease. So, ditch the hassle and download the VTpass app today! No more confusion about DisCos—just a user-friendly platform for managing your electricity needs.

Increase in Electricity Tariff; Customers to Pay More

The latest news to storm Nigerians after a trying period this year is the increase in electricity tariff. As approved by the Regulator; the revised Service Reflective Tariff (SRT) would take electricity tariff plans a spike higher; resulting in fewer units for buying consumers.

SRT was meant to take effect from September 1st, 2020 but was suspended after the Federal Government, Labour Unions, and other stakeholders met to discuss concerns raised about the tariff increase. However, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved the tariff spike after a brief wait.

IKEDC leads the pack in tariff implementation

On Sunday, November 1st, 2020, Ikeja Electric (IKEDC) announced via Twitter that they would commence the implementation of the revised tariff immediately.

The DisCo said: “Under the SRT, the tariff classification is based on the quality of service and therefore, divided into 5 Bands (A-E).

“This is measured by the average availability of power supply over a month, interruptions (frequency and duration), voltage levels, and other service parameters.

“With the revised tariff regime, Non-MD customers in Band A, with a minimum of 20 hours daily will now pay N51.22/Kwh.

“Band B customers with a minimum of 16 hours daily will be charged N46.93/Kwh; while Band C customers with a minimum of 12 hours daily will be charged N37.95/Kwh.

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“However, please note that customers in Bands D and E, with a minimum of eight hours and four hours per day, respectively, are not impacted by the tariff revision.”

According to the company; the SRT tariffs of the two bands have been frozen, and consequently, they will continue to be charged the old tariff prior to the introduction of the SRT.

The prepaid meter customers in Bands A to C, who vends from November 1st would be charged the new tariff. The same will be implemented for postpaid customers in these bands during the November billing cycle.

AEDC comes next

Similarly, Abuja Electricity Distribution (AEDC) announced it will begin implementation of the increased electricity tariff with effect from the 1st of November too.

According to AEDC General Manager, Corporate Communication, Mr Oyebode Fadipe, customers on the pre-paid platform will be the first to experience the revised tariff when they vend as from Sunday, November 1st.

“While the revised tariff will reflect in the bills for customers on the postpaid platform when they receive their electricity bills.

“The tariff is divided into five bands and based on hours of supply to the customers.

“While customers on bands D and E have their tariff frozen, those on bands A, B, and C will see some level of reduction in their tariff as they vend.

“The AEDC assures its customers that it will, in line with the spirit and letter of the service reflective tariff, ensure that all customers receive quality service,” he said.

He said that the AEDC was also committed to the improvement of service to customers in all its franchise area.

“We, however, appeal to customers to please see this tariff regime as an opportunity for them to join hands with AEDC to speed up the process of improving the quality of service in the Nigerian power sector.”

AEDC would release the table of payment for the new tariff soon.

Other electricity distribution companies are expected to start implementing the increase in electricity tariff soon as well.

Pay Electricity Bills on VTpass

While VTpass has no control over the number of allocated to customers, prices would remain the same on our platform (as determined by respective electricity distributors) unless otherwise changed.

To pay your electricity bills using VTpass, simply log on to vtpass.com/eletricity-bill or click here. It’s fast and easy; your meter token would be displayed on our platform as well as sent to you via mail and SMS.