The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON) has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s “Nigeria First Policy”, describing it as a major step toward unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s industrial sector.
In a message to the president, AMMON President Engr. Durosola Omogbemi expressed appreciation for the policy, which prioritises local products in public procurement and mandates technology transfer when foreign options are pursued. He also acknowledged the support of Presidential Energy Adviser Olu Verheijen and Minister of State for Industry, Senator Owan Enoh.
Representing 40 certified local meter manufacturers and assemblers, AMMON pledged support for national metering goals, saying its members have the capacity to deliver six million meters annually. The group currently holds over 250,000 compliant meters ready for deployment.
Highlighting past successes, AMMON noted it supplied 1.7 million meters in 12 months under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) framework, contrasting it with the World Bank-funded foreign project that delivered just 75,000 out of 1.25 million meters over 20 months.
The group urged the federal government to fully implement the “Nigeria First Policy” in key projects like the Nigeria Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP II) and Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI). AMMON recommended National Competitive Bidding (NCB) as the default procurement method to ensure local content inclusion.
The association raised concerns over continued foreign contracts, citing a recent $100 million deal awarded by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to Chinese firms. AMMON noted only 75,000 meters have been delivered so far, with most yet to be installed.
With 42 local manufacturers employing 40,000 workers directly and indirectly, AMMON argued that investing in the local industry would create jobs, reduce capital flight, and position Nigeria as a regional meter hub under the AfCFTA.
The association warned that another planned 1.55 million-meter foreign procurement by TCN risks undermining local manufacturing, calling on government to rethink its approach.
