Ikeja Electric has asked customers to submit valid identification details on or before February 20, 2026, warning that non-compliance could affect billing and electricity supply.
In a notice issued to customers, the distribution company (DisCo) said the directive aligns with the Nigeria Tax Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2026.
Under the new law, all invoices, including electricity bills, must contain at least one recognised form of customer identification.
According to Ikeja Electric, customers are required to provide any one of the following:
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number
- National Identification Number (NIN)
The company said electricity bills generated from January 2026 onward must comply with the Act, which renders any invoice without the required identification details invalid.
What happens after the deadline?
Ikeja Electric stated that customers who fail to submit the required information by February 20 will no longer receive electricity bills. Continued non-compliance, it added, could lead to service suspension.
The DisCo explained that it may be unable to issue legally valid invoices to customers whose accounts are not updated with at least one of the approved identifiers.
What this means
The move reflects a broader push by the federal government to tighten tax compliance and formalise billing systems across sectors.
By mandating identification details on invoices, regulators aim to improve traceability, revenue reporting, and data integration across agencies.
For customers, however, the immediate implication is straightforward: failure to update account details could disrupt billing and potentially electricity supply.
Ikeja Electric urged customers to comply before the February 20 deadline to avoid any service interruption.
