We are dealing with use of fake meters by some customers – ECG MD
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
3News
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is confident of having a proper energy accounting and audit system after completing the metering of all its 35,000 transformers though the ''know your customer drive'' initiative using the unique QR codes. According to the Managing Director of the company, Samuel Dubik Mahama, the illegal sale, purchasing and distribution of fake meters have been of concern to the power distributor for a while. The ECG reports that there are many meters out there in people's homes that do not belong to company and the ''know your customer drive'' initiative is what the company seeks to use in addressing the canker. Answering questions before the Public Accounts Committee on August 12, Mr Mahama said the existence of fake meters is one of the challenges the company is facing. ECG MD, Samuel Dubik Mahama
He assured that investigations are ongoing in collaboration with the security agencies to clamp down on perpetrators and prosecute them.
"We are very aware.